| 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 | $204.28 | 8.803% | $222.2628 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.57 | 3.553% | $46.1536 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 8.447% | $247.7363 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.50 | 5.732% | $40.7068 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.71 | 7.509% | $250.1842 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.80 | 11.646% | $139.3342 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.70 | 6.336% | $226.1767 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.00 | $1,172.5546 | $1,172.55 | $1,172.60 | $1,172.60 | |