| 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 | $227.55 | 7.414% | $244.4206 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.69 | 12.408% | $19.885 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.55 | 6.783% | $152.2192 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.43 | 10.158% | $88.6001 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.79 | 12.245% | $216.3971 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.55 | 10.413% | $86.7294 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.68 | 7.597% | $205.166 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.24 | $1,013.4174 | $1,013.43 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.40 | |