| 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 | $197.84 | 12.446% | $222.4632 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.95 | 10.295% | $87.0779 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.69 | 13.488% | $94.9781 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.68 | 8.272% | $179.385 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.77 | 12.858% | $270.5996 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.52 | 11.539% | $136.6576 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.41 | 7.426% | $120.7576 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.86 | $1,111.9190 | $1,111.93 | $1,111.95 | $1,112.10 | |