| 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 | $200.85 | 13.244% | $227.4506 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.88 | 5.176% | $53.5135 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.78 | 5.274% | $157.6794 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 12.705% | $208.786 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.37 | 6.112% | $168.0496 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.72 | 12.388% | $203.1076 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.63 | 4.499% | $227.4212 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.48 | $1,246.0079 | $1,246.01 | $1,246.00 | $1,246.00 | |