| 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 | $203.60 | 12.625% | $229.3045 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.98 | 5.802% | $82.5044 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.65 | 6.492% | $155.1056 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.98 | 9.132% | $209.5116 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.67 | 10.313% | $30.5236 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.50 | 11.110% | $222.7756 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.49 | 6.685% | $257.6336 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.87 | $1,187.3589 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.30 | |