| 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 | $226.71 | 11.319% | $252.3713 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.64 | 8.592% | $13.726 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.87 | 8.105% | $256.0683 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.27 | 6.625% | $159.1591 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.85 | 4.356% | $228.3831 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.59 | 10.848% | $146.9734 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.85 | 3.686% | $62.0561 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.78 | $1,118.7373 | $1,118.74 | $1,118.70 | $1,118.90 | |