| 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 | $210.69 | 12.668% | $237.3802 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.63 | 9.672% | $86.2351 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.63 | 9.269% | $146.0162 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.87 | 7.738% | $240.1157 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.74 | 5.412% | $125.1662 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.59 | 11.412% | $48.5645 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.35 | 12.585% | $171.5232 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.50 | $1,055.0011 | $1,055.01 | $1,054.95 | $1,055.00 | |