| 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 | $197.58 | 13.357% | $223.9708 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.28 | 12.755% | $151.4074 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 5.599% | $37.7939 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.51 | 9.785% | $182.803 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.40 | 13.153% | $272.0198 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.60 | 3.307% | $119.4229 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 8.672% | $231.091 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.81 | $1,218.5088 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.50 | |