| 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 | $205.76 | 7.461% | $221.1118 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.48 | 4.106% | $85.8666 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.42 | 10.556% | $156.3483 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.89 | 12.809% | $255.9523 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.64 | 12.717% | $101.0395 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.74 | 6.205% | $263.1123 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.82 | 7.856% | $56.9695 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,140.4003 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.35 | $1,140.40 | |