| 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 | $204.95 | 11.246% | $227.9987 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.74 | 4.217% | $240.4703 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.95 | 4.265% | $178.241 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.83 | 5.235% | $40.8628 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.37 | 7.705% | $189.9593 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.84 | 9.445% | $7.486 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.95 | 13.496% | $188.3466 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.63 | $1,073.3647 | $1,073.37 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.40 | |