| 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 | $203.60 | 10.274% | $224.5179 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.91 | 3.872% | $159.8694 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.26 | 6.766% | $242.6364 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.61 | 9.616% | $187.0159 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.81 | 10.686% | $58.4533 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.36 | 8.371% | $117.4308 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.73 | 12.713% | $226.2488 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.28 | $1,216.1725 | $1,216.18 | $1,216.15 | $1,216.10 | |