| 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 | $200.36 | 12.482% | $225.3689 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.53 | 11.518% | $224.7422 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 10.159% | $225.3082 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.36 | 5.595% | $47.8979 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.99 | 10.146% | $221.3824 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.81 | 9.679% | $46.9536 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 9.233% | $144.0456 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.45 | $1,135.6988 | $1,135.70 | $1,135.70 | $1,135.70 | |