| 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 | $228.26 | 12.221% | $256.1557 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.96 | 6.804% | $29.8624 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 8.480% | $215.4955 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.26 | 3.595% | $96.6127 | $96.61 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 13.650% | $195.3757 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.77 | 12.820% | $158.8167 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.30 | 12.600% | $254.8138 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.11 | $1,207.1325 | $1,207.14 | $1,207.10 | $1,207.20 | |