| 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 | $205.94 | 8.757% | $223.9742 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.80 | 5.869% | $207.2915 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.47 | 12.773% | $165.1786 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.70 | 3.564% | $87.7187 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.74 | 12.342% | $192.9362 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 9.318% | $269.2284 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.57 | 4.264% | $212.2502 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.50 | $1,358.5778 | $1,358.58 | $1,358.60 | $1,358.60 | |