| 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 | $210.81 | 8.334% | $228.3789 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.90 | 9.482% | $155.355 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 9.803% | $265.4707 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 13.735% | $114.0193 | $114.02 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 11.505% | $19.7698 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.30 | 8.678% | $151.3885 | $151.39 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.71 | 11.815% | $61.174 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.47 | $995.5562 | $995.56 | $995.50 | $995.70 | |