| 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 | $207.55 | 7.600% | $223.3238 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.35 | 12.871% | $206.949 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.88 | 11.259% | $230.1726 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.95 | 6.343% | $40.3572 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.61 | 5.206% | $197.377 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.25 | 13.868% | $57.2187 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.41 | 4.745% | $250.77 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.00 | $1,206.1683 | $1,206.17 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.20 | |