| 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 | $203.91 | 9.595% | $223.4752 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.79 | 11.489% | $141.3569 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.58 | 8.842% | $216.1384 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.39 | 13.323% | $173.8261 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.72 | 8.276% | $266.0558 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.79 | 8.194% | $61.4434 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 11.481% | $199.027 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.71 | $1,281.3228 | $1,281.34 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.30 | |