| 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 | $202.94 | 12.502% | $228.3116 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.92 | 13.227% | $207.1148 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.78 | 10.642% | $216.6149 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.76 | 11.316% | $45.3724 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 9.135% | $18.4766 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.46 | 7.794% | $253.8118 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.93 | 6.853% | $247.8242 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.72 | $1,217.5263 | $1,217.51 | $1,217.45 | $1,217.50 | |