| 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 | $195.25 | 11.725% | $218.1431 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.77 | 9.304% | $199.7749 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.49 | 12.450% | $201.8365 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 7.284% | $43.7504 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.98 | 8.330% | $192.8057 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.70 | 5.252% | $127.0392 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 11.863% | $244.6108 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.64 | $1,227.9606 | $1,227.96 | $1,227.95 | $1,227.90 | |