| 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 | $202.84 | 11.592% | $226.3532 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.69 | 6.216% | $125.0056 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.89 | 3.270% | $246.7017 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.49 | 10.211% | $205.5325 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.36 | 11.179% | $146.0447 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.96 | 6.683% | $76.7691 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.91 | 4.104% | $204.9912 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.14 | $1,231.3980 | $1,231.39 | $1,231.40 | $1,231.40 | |