| 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 | $200.66 | 3.240% | $207.1614 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.66 | 8.868% | $194.5036 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 5.862% | $252.5761 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.65 | 12.511% | $27.734 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.69 | 12.395% | $152.5088 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.68 | 3.464% | $225.2204 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 6.823% | $170.4575 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.50 | $1,230.1618 | $1,230.16 | $1,230.15 | $1,230.20 | |