| 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 | $212.70 | 6.314% | $226.1299 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.38 | 4.486% | $150.8569 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.66 | 7.821% | $267.0295 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.25 | 5.843% | $38.3681 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.40 | 12.388% | $17.3078 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.84 | 12.207% | $235.4552 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 9.756% | $202.3023 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.55 | $1,137.4497 | $1,137.46 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 | |