| 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 | $200.99 | 12.714% | $226.5439 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.59 | 10.425% | $102.2425 | $102.24 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.87 | 11.822% | $163.1148 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.98 | 10.278% | $54.0142 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.69 | 11.162% | $43.0086 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.89 | 8.413% | $195.0241 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.72 | 11.285% | $156.6003 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.73 | $940.5484 | $940.53 | $940.50 | $940.40 | |