| 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 | $227.87 | 6.296% | $242.2167 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.33 | 4.158% | $190.9529 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.42 | 4.563% | $178.1963 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.28 | 5.253% | $220.2735 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.88 | 8.200% | $193.5482 | $193.55 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.42 | 9.734% | $207.8581 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.97 | 9.368% | $22.9345 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.17 | $1,255.9802 | $1,255.98 | $1,255.95 | $1,256.00 | |