| 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 | $200.75 | 11.637% | $224.1113 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.54 | 4.135% | $50.5471 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.85 | 6.507% | $33.9225 | $33.92 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.44 | 10.113% | $257.0478 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 13.344% | $280.8664 | $280.87 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 7.820% | $264.9353 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.88 | 8.726% | $160.784 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.98 | $1,272.2144 | $1,272.22 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.10 | |