| 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 | $200.72 | 11.593% | $223.9895 | $223.99 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.77 | 13.349% | $147.093 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.63 | 4.117% | $99.5671 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 4.865% | $178.7529 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 12.757% | $181.3922 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.61 | 8.179% | $196.4639 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.77 | 6.755% | $252.7638 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.83 | $1,280.0224 | $1,280.01 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.20 | |