| 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 | $210.55 | 6.840% | $224.9516 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.45 | 7.834% | $217.2316 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.63 | 11.357% | $176.6456 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.68 | 13.695% | $184.959 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 4.379% | $166.9333 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.60 | 7.338% | $188.4855 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.37 | 13.479% | $184.2559 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.21 | $1,343.4625 | $1,343.47 | $1,343.50 | $1,343.50 | |