| 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 | $198.25 | 13.872% | $225.7512 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.75 | 10.210% | $86.7904 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.83 | 12.520% | $236.1007 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.71 | 11.149% | $30.7994 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.35 | 6.660% | $22.7719 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.49 | 9.461% | $92.4836 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.38 | 12.750% | $142.4935 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.76 | $837.1907 | $837.18 | $837.20 | $837.30 | |