| 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 | $224.28 | 7.210% | $240.4506 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.82 | 6.322% | $226.2745 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.40 | 9.867% | $104.8131 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.75 | 13.330% | $222.9768 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.84 | 3.361% | $206.5566 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.56 | 8.823% | $84.4031 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.67 | 3.787% | $117.9747 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.32 | $1,203.4494 | $1,203.44 | $1,203.40 | $1,203.60 | |