| 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 | $227.91 | 12.666% | $256.7771 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.50 | 12.687% | $21.974 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.61 | 11.341% | $115.3604 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.73 | 12.336% | $140.1167 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.88 | 9.154% | $193.0716 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.77 | 11.109% | $121.9643 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.48 | 13.450% | $14.1586 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.88 | $863.4227 | $863.42 | $863.35 | $863.60 | |