| 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 | $200.73 | 13.734% | $228.2983 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.57 | 8.206% | $271.1318 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.74 | 13.411% | $209.5155 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.59 | 7.364% | $145.5748 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.33 | 4.544% | $223.0237 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.53 | 4.859% | $176.7189 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.52 | 6.840% | $190.7308 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,332.01 | $1,444.9938 | $1,444.99 | $1,444.95 | $1,444.90 | |