| 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 | $205.74 | 12.777% | $232.0274 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.55 | 12.755% | $275.7424 | $275.74 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.33 | 9.526% | $129.6021 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.36 | 8.172% | $120.4603 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 4.818% | $197.9698 | $197.97 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.50 | 6.861% | $229.2168 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.36 | 11.556% | $40.5618 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.71 | $1,225.5806 | $1,225.58 | $1,225.55 | $1,225.60 | |