| 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 | $115.33 | 10.487% | $127.4247 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.53 | 9.434% | $226.014 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.82 | 11.141% | $46.4792 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.76 | 7.115% | $14.739 | $14.74 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.79 | 9.244% | $90.4431 | $90.44 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.89 | 10.336% | $224.9641 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.58 | 7.690% | $239.6964 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.70 | $969.7605 | $969.75 | $969.75 | $969.70 | |