| 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 | $201.96 | 11.389% | $224.9612 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.39 | 5.561% | $186.199 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.61 | 7.537% | $267.3477 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.61 | 10.541% | $257.1294 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.51 | 12.521% | $222.2402 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 10.794% | $277.7606 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.49 | 8.631% | $167.824 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,462.27 | $1,603.4621 | $1,603.46 | $1,603.45 | $1,603.40 | |