| 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 | $228.55 | 9.465% | $250.1823 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 13.348% | $19.9719 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 4.851% | $259.307 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 5.589% | $243.3299 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.65 | 6.191% | $16.6189 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.46 | 11.208% | $214.0309 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.33 | 5.135% | $158.0494 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.37 | $1,161.4903 | $1,161.49 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.40 | |