| 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 | $202.63 | 11.266% | $225.4583 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.45 | 7.607% | $241.5239 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 7.617% | $235.197 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.81 | 12.850% | $139.7196 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.28 | 7.105% | $177.0231 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 5.276% | $22.0553 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.86 | 12.824% | $213.0794 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.53 | $1,254.0566 | $1,254.06 | $1,254.00 | $1,254.10 | |