| 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 | $195.82 | 11.465% | $218.2708 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.29 | 5.386% | $232.1548 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.68 | 4.250% | $182.1039 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.36 | 9.771% | $45.4013 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.36 | 6.754% | $232.0405 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.45 | 13.240% | $72.9832 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.60 | 12.287% | $249.9509 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.56 | $1,232.9054 | $1,232.89 | $1,232.90 | $1,233.00 | |