| 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 | $199.70 | 12.804% | $225.2696 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.36 | 7.139% | $88.2397 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 6.363% | $38.982 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 12.468% | $179.1503 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.69 | 13.528% | $148.3697 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.73 | 6.819% | $222.9633 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.85 | 5.816% | $17.83 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.27 | $920.8046 | $920.80 | $920.80 | $920.90 | |