| 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 | $214.99 | 7.564% | $231.2518 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.25 | 12.641% | $228.9428 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.47 | 6.721% | $140.3061 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.78 | 10.456% | $186.4276 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.61 | 6.183% | $175.8497 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.99 | 13.632% | $236.3432 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.75 | 9.222% | $53.2457 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.84 | $1,252.3669 | $1,252.37 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.20 | |