| 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 | $224.92 | 11.355% | $250.4597 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.27 | 7.776% | $12.1464 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.82 | 12.186% | $197.2454 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.90 | 8.637% | $195.438 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.37 | 4.533% | $208.4074 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.61 | 11.137% | $239.6225 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 6.291% | $41.1559 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.61 | $1,144.4753 | $1,144.49 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.40 | |