| 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 | $227.93 | 9.851% | $250.3834 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.44 | 3.494% | $33.5735 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.47 | 5.464% | $31.0802 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.35 | 6.663% | $212.6327 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.49 | 10.725% | $257.4246 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 6.639% | $155.277 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.83 | 6.333% | $141.2421 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.12 | $1,081.6135 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.65 | $1,081.60 | |