| 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 | $201.26 | 10.537% | $222.4668 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.58 | 8.337% | $216.219 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.98 | 9.139% | $144.0417 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.83 | 8.592% | $144.2428 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.58 | 9.278% | $176.5714 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 5.459% | $209.4627 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.95 | 11.437% | $160.4136 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.80 | $1,273.4180 | $1,273.41 | $1,273.35 | $1,273.40 | |