| 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 | $206.88 | 8.463% | $224.3883 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 6.554% | $82.6859 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.75 | 12.697% | $214.9695 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.84 | 9.505% | $72.0981 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.94 | 4.566% | $173.5168 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.93 | 10.256% | $254.6142 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.89 | 13.325% | $204.9936 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.83 | $1,227.2664 | $1,227.27 | $1,227.25 | $1,227.30 | |