| 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 | $200.88 | 11.685% | $224.3528 | $224.35 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.36 | 8.260% | $15.5461 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.88 | 5.728% | $7.2741 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.39 | 10.762% | $45.8444 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.51 | 4.283% | $10.9601 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.85 | 13.682% | $166.942 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.28 | 12.549% | $148.8798 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.15 | $619.7993 | $619.79 | $619.80 | $619.80 | |