| 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 | $200.54 | 10.308% | $221.2117 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 5.514% | $75.3792 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.85 | 7.531% | $55.7548 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.40 | 7.768% | $144.8402 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.94 | 5.569% | $245.9124 | $245.91 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.33 | 10.607% | $269.14 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.41 | 13.215% | $223.4977 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.91 | $1,235.7360 | $1,235.73 | $1,235.75 | $1,235.70 | |