| 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 | $200.96 | 13.540% | $228.17 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.96 | 10.603% | $275.3572 | $275.36 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.70 | 3.861% | $19.422 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.96 | 12.566% | $138.4112 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.32 | 7.525% | $217.5446 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.92 | 9.169% | $86.1562 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.84 | 5.857% | $22.0606 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.66 | $987.1218 | $987.12 | $987.05 | $987.20 | |