| 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 | $211.66 | 7.500% | $227.5345 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.38 | 7.567% | $190.8023 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 7.293% | $200.0478 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.79 | 8.169% | $34.3869 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.49 | 12.254% | $134.1323 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 4.287% | $237.6596 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 5.122% | $257.2861 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.41 | $1,281.8495 | $1,281.85 | $1,281.90 | $1,281.80 | |