| 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 | $200.47 | 13.439% | $227.4112 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.81 | 5.805% | $225.1636 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.39 | 3.853% | $260.0375 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.79 | 8.132% | $258.2084 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.82 | 9.220% | $235.7186 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.79 | 7.857% | $10.5592 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.26 | 7.117% | $246.6476 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,358.33 | $1,463.7461 | $1,463.75 | $1,463.70 | $1,463.70 | |