| 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 | $165.77 | 11.630% | $185.0491 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.96 | 11.778% | $126.2644 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.27 | 12.702% | $257.2649 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 7.329% | $41.5363 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.38 | 8.357% | $270.2207 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.33 | 5.298% | $20.3541 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.88 | 13.360% | $246.9888 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.29 | $1,147.6783 | $1,147.67 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.70 | |