| 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 | $222.46 | 13.454% | $252.3898 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.82 | 13.748% | $80.5563 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.74 | 9.136% | $73.9287 | $73.93 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.38 | 9.188% | $107.4192 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.69 | 12.732% | $245.4063 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.57 | 6.809% | $173.6394 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.34 | 12.330% | $221.672 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.00 | $1,155.0117 | $1,155.02 | $1,155.00 | $1,155.00 | |