| 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 | $200.44 | 12.175% | $224.8436 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.44 | 5.247% | $74.136 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.91 | 7.318% | $144.7827 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.31 | 6.677% | $51.5357 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.30 | 4.818% | $215.1914 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.78 | 6.332% | $153.9475 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.50 | 6.467% | $261.3765 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.68 | $1,125.8134 | $1,125.82 | $1,125.90 | $1,125.70 | |