| 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 | $227.38 | 8.289% | $246.2275 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.28 | 8.754% | $205.8496 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.50 | 4.344% | $227.9916 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.70 | 4.489% | $129.2529 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.56 | 12.183% | $44.3796 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.36 | 12.175% | $218.0233 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.97 | 13.756% | $227.4779 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.75 | $1,299.2024 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.25 | $1,299.20 | |