| 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 | $214.95 | 12.326% | $241.4447 | $241.44 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.90 | 8.275% | $95.1737 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.79 | 3.339% | $106.2222 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.70 | 11.175% | $157.535 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.67 | 13.368% | $10.9627 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.97 | 4.785% | $91.1315 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.81 | 11.615% | $177.2558 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.79 | $879.7256 | $879.72 | $879.70 | $879.70 | |