| 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 | $202.89 | 11.367% | $225.9525 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.92 | 12.622% | $218.3966 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.59 | 11.509% | $243.7475 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 6.814% | $85.9532 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.72 | 10.246% | $220.1833 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.33 | 10.358% | $99.6864 | $99.69 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.79 | 7.819% | $143.1729 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.71 | $1,237.0924 | $1,237.09 | $1,237.10 | $1,237.20 | |