| 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 | $230.98 | 13.416% | $261.9683 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 9.272% | $17.9752 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.60 | 11.460% | $27.4192 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.25 | 9.766% | $198.9509 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.86 | 6.225% | $145.3795 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.26 | 8.301% | $201.7214 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.27 | 9.671% | $271.1835 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.67 | $1,124.5980 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.70 | |