| 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 | $226.40 | 12.540% | $254.7906 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.37 | 11.840% | $112.2538 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.95 | 9.329% | $207.6704 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.99 | 12.342% | $224.6728 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.59 | 5.657% | $55.565 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.46 | 9.500% | $122.0487 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 5.411% | $169.4798 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.54 | $1,146.4811 | $1,146.48 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.60 | |