| 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 | $201.92 | 13.545% | $229.2701 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.59 | 11.767% | $25.2482 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.63 | 13.711% | $29.1441 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.39 | 12.210% | $199.0493 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.46 | 13.561% | $30.0482 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.57 | 12.637% | $161.7129 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.97 | 8.604% | $152.013 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.53 | $826.4858 | $826.48 | $826.45 | $826.30 | |