| 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 | $213.33 | 5.582% | $225.2381 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 6.800% | $190.7128 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.61 | 9.608% | $75.202 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.73 | 10.185% | $249.8225 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.37 | 11.393% | $224.3121 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.85 | 7.812% | $186.353 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 7.270% | $86.3738 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.98 | $1,238.0143 | $1,238.00 | $1,237.95 | $1,238.00 | |