| 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 | $203.99 | 10.489% | $225.3865 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.98 | 12.708% | $147.6249 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.94 | 11.811% | $79.3187 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.79 | 13.617% | $228.1316 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 7.392% | $33.1412 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.90 | 6.447% | $189.3692 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.84 | 7.179% | $236.6941 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.30 | $1,139.6662 | $1,139.66 | $1,139.65 | $1,139.60 | |