| 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 | $200.79 | 11.296% | $223.4712 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.43 | 5.270% | $233.0994 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.56 | 10.765% | $268.6716 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.36 | 9.651% | $66.1853 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.86 | 10.692% | $9.8073 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.47 | 5.398% | $250.2886 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.42 | 9.588% | $182.3763 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.89 | $1,233.8997 | $1,233.91 | $1,233.90 | $1,234.00 | |