| 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 | $223.43 | 7.487% | $240.1582 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.97 | 3.452% | $218.2527 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.83 | 10.600% | $199.998 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.27 | 13.201% | $225.5756 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.37 | 6.663% | $205.1876 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.47 | 3.464% | $35.664 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.65 | 10.242% | $217.8933 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.99 | $1,342.7294 | $1,342.73 | $1,342.75 | $1,342.90 | |