| 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 | $211.50 | 8.857% | $230.2326 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.26 | 6.620% | $188.9946 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.58 | 12.222% | $112.8729 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.63 | 11.338% | $134.307 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.39 | 8.328% | $188.9132 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.99 | 4.440% | $217.2248 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 11.365% | $184.2868 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.83 | $1,256.8319 | $1,256.82 | $1,256.80 | $1,256.80 | |