| 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 | $203.98 | 11.550% | $227.5397 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.39 | 7.437% | $214.2186 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.68 | 13.656% | $207.6268 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.35 | 13.195% | $179.2443 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.37 | 9.744% | $51.9857 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.27 | 10.116% | $17.9159 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.94 | 4.615% | $147.4444 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.98 | $1,045.9754 | $1,045.98 | $1,046.00 | $1,045.80 | |