| 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 | $202.70 | 12.595% | $228.2301 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 6.571% | $45.1861 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.95 | 4.721% | $127.7073 | $127.71 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.36 | 7.427% | $129.2991 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.57 | 11.732% | $208.4584 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.62 | 11.114% | $201.8052 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.98 | 5.655% | $87.6725 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.58 | $1,028.3587 | $1,028.37 | $1,028.35 | $1,028.40 | |