| 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 | $180.76 | 11.328% | $201.2365 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.50 | 11.785% | $18.4445 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.73 | 7.836% | $264.9854 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.53 | 10.714% | $45.9795 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.86 | 6.750% | $136.4906 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.45 | 3.872% | $251.8377 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.67 | 11.724% | $74.4864 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.50 | $993.4606 | $993.47 | $993.55 | $993.40 | |