| 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 | $229.83 | 11.500% | $256.2605 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.58 | 12.225% | $225.1009 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.52 | 9.148% | $175.2044 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.80 | 5.289% | $24.0059 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 10.223% | $8.0793 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.45 | 10.516% | $44.7037 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.79 | 3.104% | $191.5569 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.30 | $924.9116 | $924.91 | $924.90 | $925.00 | |