| 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 | 12.587% | $228.2138 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.52 | 13.102% | $172.5032 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.36 | 8.725% | $10.1767 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.81 | 13.246% | $174.1837 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.52 | 9.327% | $47.5791 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 7.637% | $159.2059 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.25 | 12.352% | $245.2082 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.07 | $1,037.0706 | $1,037.07 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 | |