| 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 | $228.97 | 9.432% | $250.5665 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.94 | 13.175% | $72.3641 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.96 | 7.341% | $26.7923 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.70 | 8.753% | $36.6498 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.31 | 6.353% | $211.9722 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.52 | 11.308% | $220.9686 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.35 | 5.269% | $242.4871 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.75 | $1,061.8006 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.75 | $1,061.90 | |