| 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 | $224.51 | 5.225% | $236.2406 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.59 | 6.794% | $92.4729 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.31 | 3.451% | $116.1858 | $116.19 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.44 | 10.356% | $228.9225 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.42 | 11.346% | $98.4521 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.34 | 9.520% | $235.8404 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.69 | 4.403% | $204.3062 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.30 | $1,212.4205 | $1,212.42 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.40 | |