| 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 | $202.50 | 12.580% | $227.9745 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.83 | 4.399% | $238.8962 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 6.238% | $242.1589 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.87 | 12.789% | $24.667 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.43 | 11.268% | $171.8312 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.64 | 10.475% | $259.2185 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.45 | 8.513% | $41.7232 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.66 | $1,206.4695 | $1,206.47 | $1,206.40 | $1,206.50 | |