| 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 | $209.81 | 8.856% | $228.3908 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.51 | 8.258% | $121.8011 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.68 | 12.278% | $155.7071 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.92 | 9.212% | $94.9271 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.57 | 7.538% | $203.8598 | $203.86 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.30 | 13.133% | $258.2826 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.42 | 13.858% | $189.4825 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.21 | $1,252.4510 | $1,252.45 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.50 | |