| 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 | $157.30 | 7.797% | $169.5647 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.68 | 10.251% | $241.0969 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.95 | 10.453% | $226.3734 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.89 | 9.252% | $232.5866 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.42 | 12.803% | $96.3563 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.41 | 5.526% | $12.0405 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.61 | 13.219% | $249.7724 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.26 | $1,227.7908 | $1,227.79 | $1,227.75 | $1,227.90 | |