| 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 | $200.53 | 13.848% | $228.2994 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.62 | 11.518% | $144.5496 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.89 | 12.369% | $26.845 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.36 | 11.556% | $279.2916 | $279.29 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.67 | 8.108% | $86.1296 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.77 | 6.281% | $255.8928 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.32 | 3.242% | $215.0737 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.16 | $1,236.0817 | $1,236.08 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.00 | |