| 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 | $206.85 | 8.522% | $224.4778 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.55 | 3.266% | $56.3316 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.35 | 10.250% | $150.3259 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.87 | 12.517% | $281.1462 | $281.15 | $281.15 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.32 | 3.571% | $207.4734 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.84 | 3.398% | $135.2859 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.84 | 10.559% | $120.3324 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.62 | $1,175.3732 | $1,175.38 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.30 | |