| 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 | $214.98 | 11.278% | $239.2254 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.40 | 9.605% | $216.3603 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 3.767% | $81.5712 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.35 | 3.327% | $39.6259 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.71 | 7.457% | $211.3787 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.29 | 9.418% | $189.6105 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.86 | 13.783% | $227.4067 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.20 | $1,205.1787 | $1,205.19 | $1,205.20 | $1,205.20 | |