| 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 | $199.61 | 12.650% | $224.8607 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.33 | 4.638% | $80.9166 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.51 | 5.858% | $115.9251 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.27 | 7.417% | $147.4513 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 12.869% | $282.7707 | $282.77 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.48 | 11.548% | $238.1327 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.77 | 8.847% | $68.3233 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.50 | $1,158.3804 | $1,158.38 | $1,158.35 | $1,158.40 | |