| 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 | $200.50 | 11.345% | $223.2467 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 5.580% | $15.4147 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.99 | 7.710% | $60.3068 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.90 | 3.865% | $117.2636 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.53 | 10.133% | $27.0156 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.86 | 4.333% | $226.2565 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.70 | 5.220% | $183.8193 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.08 | $853.3232 | $853.33 | $853.25 | $853.30 | |