| 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 | $202.71 | 13.192% | $229.4515 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 5.309% | $49.8427 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 8.745% | $9.4826 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.28 | 7.146% | $114.9462 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.25 | 11.858% | $251.9601 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.76 | 10.771% | $244.5381 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 7.650% | $266.1646 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.30 | $1,166.3858 | $1,166.38 | $1,166.40 | $1,166.40 | |