| 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 | $227.92 | 11.826% | $254.8738 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.82 | 9.818% | $242.5001 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.91 | 12.437% | $236.0165 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.41 | 13.372% | $193.1972 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.71 | 12.818% | $163.2589 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.92 | 12.629% | $261.2092 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.88 | 3.605% | $11.2722 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.57 | $1,362.3279 | $1,362.33 | $1,362.25 | $1,362.40 | |