| 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 | $200.86 | 11.578% | $224.1156 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.72 | 6.625% | $107.3927 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.53 | 9.276% | $168.8642 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.90 | 6.506% | $92.5537 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.81 | 11.460% | $135.7694 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.65 | 12.554% | $279.8655 | $279.87 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 10.613% | $235.1079 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.02 | $1,243.6690 | $1,243.67 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.80 | |