| 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 | $202.53 | 13.135% | $229.1323 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.84 | 5.207% | $230.235 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.56 | 10.227% | $247.5258 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.56 | 13.870% | $177.1362 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.54 | 5.575% | $201.1626 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.49 | 6.608% | $68.7515 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.26 | 8.109% | $242.4452 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.78 | $1,396.3886 | $1,396.40 | $1,396.45 | $1,396.30 | |