| 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 | $206.25 | 11.409% | $229.7811 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.74 | 3.228% | $186.5743 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 4.336% | $242.3308 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.62 | 12.122% | $27.6044 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.69 | 7.196% | $129.3749 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.48 | 12.553% | $179.4995 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.99 | 12.701% | $222.0097 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.03 | $1,217.1747 | $1,217.16 | $1,217.15 | $1,217.20 | |