| 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 | $198.62 | 11.383% | $221.2289 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.44 | 11.674% | $204.8548 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 12.783% | $227.1675 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.42 | 5.510% | $255.7773 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.53 | 5.236% | $50.0187 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 4.440% | $75.0297 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 12.256% | $237.1857 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.56 | $1,271.2626 | $1,271.27 | $1,271.30 | $1,271.30 | |