| 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 | $200.56 | 11.796% | $224.2181 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.28 | 7.238% | $243.7305 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.58 | 7.271% | $130.4201 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.69 | 12.208% | $220.7019 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.65 | 12.844% | $159.8435 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.63 | 11.265% | $149.7961 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.64 | 7.636% | $83.5686 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.03 | $1,212.2788 | $1,212.28 | $1,212.25 | $1,212.20 | |