| 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 | $200.67 | 11.712% | $224.1725 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.43 | 5.450% | $173.3914 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.42 | 13.736% | $232.4991 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.41 | 11.136% | $53.8009 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.65 | 6.402% | $113.4777 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.29 | 12.635% | $277.4087 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.76 | 13.654% | $140.6582 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.63 | $1,215.4085 | $1,215.41 | $1,215.40 | $1,215.50 | |