| 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 | $201.76 | 11.203% | $224.3632 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.37 | 6.596% | $224.246 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.87 | 12.650% | $96.7326 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 5.754% | $22.9169 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.51 | 11.371% | $252.2665 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.85 | 7.680% | $209.8145 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.46 | 9.219% | $260.4436 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.49 | $1,290.7833 | $1,290.78 | $1,290.75 | $1,290.70 | |