| 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 | $197.40 | 13.646% | $224.3372 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 6.385% | $145.1623 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.60 | 9.347% | $255.4346 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.87 | 5.611% | $237.4875 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.74 | 11.650% | $271.0192 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.98 | 7.103% | $40.6777 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.33 | 12.460% | $115.0803 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.37 | $1,289.1988 | $1,289.20 | $1,289.25 | $1,289.20 | |