| 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 | $203.25 | 12.355% | $228.3615 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.75 | 5.459% | $169.5253 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.72 | 3.400% | $232.3605 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 13.425% | $186.8563 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.34 | 10.485% | $177.1516 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.95 | 10.761% | $39.8186 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.32 | 3.667% | $125.7688 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.07 | $1,159.8426 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.80 | $1,160.00 | |