| 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 | $200.96 | 13.357% | $227.8022 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.60 | 8.279% | $120.8394 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.35 | 11.512% | $231.2201 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.94 | 3.871% | $208.7184 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.46 | 12.271% | $95.9468 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.35 | 10.751% | $82.3434 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.87 | 11.851% | $245.9268 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.53 | $1,212.7971 | $1,212.80 | $1,212.80 | $1,212.60 | |