| 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 | $228.28 | 7.489% | $245.3759 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.70 | 10.304% | $71.3667 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 10.208% | $159.3938 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.76 | 5.540% | $191.8295 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.81 | 12.744% | $228.6561 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 6.230% | $202.3575 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.74 | 6.864% | $20.0263 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.41 | $1,119.0058 | $1,119.02 | $1,119.05 | $1,119.10 | |