| 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 | $200.89 | 12.792% | $226.5878 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 9.688% | $81.4982 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 9.374% | $237.6588 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.55 | 7.210% | $247.1727 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.43 | 8.432% | $195.6439 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.31 | 10.823% | $6.9929 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.91 | 6.849% | $206.1224 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.68 | $1,201.6767 | $1,201.67 | $1,201.65 | $1,201.70 | |