| 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 | $201.89 | 12.325% | $226.7729 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.48 | 8.386% | $202.1182 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.77 | 4.705% | $250.0041 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.63 | 13.719% | $282.7395 | $282.74 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.99 | 8.234% | $81.1647 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.90 | 5.377% | $181.1431 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.93 | 12.627% | $213.9125 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.59 | $1,437.8550 | $1,437.84 | $1,437.80 | $1,437.80 | |