| 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 | $185.75 | 8.338% | $201.2378 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.45 | 13.716% | $272.293 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.85 | 11.269% | $220.1457 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.64 | 12.365% | $87.2402 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.65 | 7.150% | $262.1425 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.77 | 11.458% | $120.1183 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.86 | 3.583% | $67.1839 | $67.18 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.97 | $1,230.3614 | $1,230.36 | $1,230.40 | $1,230.20 | |