| 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 | $199.95 | 13.215% | $226.3734 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.62 | 7.846% | $269.2052 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.43 | 9.301% | $39.8184 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.45 | 12.525% | $124.2839 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.59 | 9.703% | $188.2394 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.26 | 9.386% | $142.4862 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.41 | 11.540% | $174.4597 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.71 | $1,164.8662 | $1,164.87 | $1,164.85 | $1,164.90 | |