| 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 | $211.36 | 6.440% | $224.9716 | $224.97 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 7.333% | $54.1388 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.28 | 8.385% | $243.0859 | $243.09 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.68 | 9.735% | $140.1096 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.85 | 4.420% | $78.1584 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 5.599% | $259.2772 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.73 | 7.159% | $199.0264 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.87 | $1,198.7679 | $1,198.78 | $1,198.80 | $1,198.80 | |