| 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 | $200.84 | 12.724% | $226.3949 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.92 | 7.809% | $248.9525 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.52 | 9.331% | $20.2481 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 6.415% | $128.1556 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 10.662% | $11.9958 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.74 | 6.813% | $94.7859 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.89 | 6.821% | $129.1359 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.18 | $859.6687 | $859.68 | $859.70 | $859.70 | |