| 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 | $199.94 | 13.730% | $227.3918 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.70 | 10.454% | $261.4446 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.75 | 12.447% | $82.9297 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.87 | 6.873% | $160.1706 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.69 | 9.438% | $221.8199 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.71 | 9.246% | $55.3986 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.98 | 3.673% | $139.9378 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.64 | $1,149.0930 | $1,149.09 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.00 | |