| 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 | $200.72 | 13.808% | $228.4354 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.42 | 11.395% | $55.0514 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.39 | 9.407% | $48.5658 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.34 | 13.360% | $187.4294 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.53 | 9.566% | $130.9642 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.96 | 13.329% | $14.6874 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.58 | 9.659% | $202.4086 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.94 | $867.5422 | $867.55 | $867.55 | $867.60 | |