| 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 | $220.87 | 3.575% | $228.7661 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.33 | 9.196% | $185.9935 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.86 | 3.768% | $116.0749 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.63 | 6.793% | $221.7343 | $221.73 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.92 | 7.853% | $145.5153 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.95 | 12.447% | $241.7048 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.71 | 10.178% | $117.5709 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.27 | $1,257.3598 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.30 | $1,257.40 | |