| 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 | $200.60 | 12.807% | $226.2908 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 12.216% | $82.4788 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.72 | 6.109% | $264.9754 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.37 | 4.715% | $204.5817 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.52 | 12.848% | $52.4969 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.84 | 12.504% | $259.7042 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.40 | 3.525% | $82.1989 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.95 | $1,172.7267 | $1,172.73 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.80 | |