| 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 | $201.69 | 11.272% | $224.4245 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.75 | 5.826% | $72.7554 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.40 | 7.734% | $13.359 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.74 | 8.674% | $172.5091 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.66 | 12.462% | $248.1586 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.49 | 13.735% | $86.9959 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.56 | 12.671% | $232.7332 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.29 | $1,050.9357 | $1,050.94 | $1,050.90 | $1,051.00 | |