| 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 | $200.94 | 12.375% | $225.8063 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.48 | 13.111% | $143.0628 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.69 | 8.598% | $272.2443 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.88 | 5.284% | $97.7878 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.93 | 9.853% | $235.0085 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 4.477% | $87.2487 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.73 | 11.746% | $89.0951 | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.16 | $1,150.2535 | $1,150.26 | $1,150.25 | $1,150.20 | |