| 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 | $203.50 | 11.680% | $227.2688 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.90 | 13.188% | $39.5026 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.98 | 8.691% | $228.2294 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.69 | 5.285% | $164.9711 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.27 | 11.350% | $180.6876 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.45 | 7.745% | $65.1319 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.37 | 7.192% | $249.0821 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.16 | $1,154.8735 | $1,154.87 | $1,154.90 | $1,154.90 | |