| 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 | $201.64 | 11.375% | $224.5766 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.57 | 8.470% | $176.3397 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.76 | 13.252% | $193.3891 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.66 | 9.377% | $22.5973 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.64 | 5.773% | $257.7053 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.31 | 8.616% | $121.9866 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.98 | 10.294% | $244.8306 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.56 | $1,241.4252 | $1,241.44 | $1,241.50 | $1,241.40 | |