| 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 | $223.91 | 12.488% | $251.8719 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.40 | 9.197% | $70.3229 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.78 | 7.558% | $171.8562 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.99 | 9.624% | $87.6882 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.87 | 9.595% | $188.3609 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.61 | 12.131% | $129.6346 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.92 | 12.273% | $196.3879 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.48 | $1,096.1226 | $1,096.12 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.20 | |