| 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 | $200.67 | 11.827% | $224.4032 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.73 | 10.138% | $243.1076 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.55 | 5.706% | $140.1133 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.80 | 9.320% | $12.8998 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.52 | 6.442% | $232.5971 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 10.336% | $230.4257 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.27 | 10.132% | $34.4383 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.38 | $1,117.9850 | $1,117.99 | $1,118.00 | $1,117.90 | |