| 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 | $232.25 | 8.143% | $251.1621 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.74 | 5.266% | $229.2062 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.30 | 3.600% | $102.8748 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.54 | 13.777% | $228.1684 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.58 | 10.320% | $21.6007 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.30 | 7.619% | $238.1608 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 8.750% | $206.1574 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.28 | $1,277.3304 | $1,277.33 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.50 | |