| 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 | $79.42 | 6.405% | $84.5069 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.30 | 12.683% | $140.065 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.37 | 11.497% | $250.1658 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 9.205% | $261.9937 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.33 | 10.388% | $233.283 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.27 | 12.463% | $246.5976 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.68 | 9.462% | $8.4067 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.28 | $1,225.0187 | $1,225.03 | $1,225.00 | $1,225.10 | |