| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $198.26 | 11.184% | $220.4334 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.60 | 11.234% | $14.0155 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.25 | 5.184% | $263.223 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 12.833% | $160.8547 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.76 | 6.561% | $110.5677 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.41 | 4.420% | $251.0361 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.41 | 6.838% | $119.0282 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.25 | $1,139.1586 | $1,139.16 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.10 | |