| 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 | $170.62 | 8.650% | $185.3786 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.26 | 9.518% | $24.3787 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.95 | 5.796% | $241.162 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.34 | 3.687% | $233.6483 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.78 | 12.465% | $160.5775 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.77 | 12.231% | $140.0306 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 12.207% | $226.4337 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.52 | $1,211.6094 | $1,211.61 | $1,211.70 | $1,211.60 | |