| 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 | $207.59 | 8.605% | $225.4531 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 5.143% | $254.9718 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.90 | 5.788% | $211.4702 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.99 | 3.676% | $191.7902 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 6.182% | $36.9938 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 10.147% | $36.3155 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.89 | 8.630% | $216.0542 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.68 | $1,173.0488 | $1,173.04 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.20 | |