| 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 | $181.35 | 11.526% | $202.2524 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.88 | 11.701% | $216.5659 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.40 | 11.659% | $188.0338 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.60 | 6.476% | $228.4975 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.32 | 12.631% | $97.2231 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 10.128% | $195.9397 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.73 | 6.775% | $214.3295 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.20 | $1,342.8419 | $1,342.84 | $1,342.85 | $1,342.80 | |