| 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 | $202.88 | 9.632% | $222.4214 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.51 | 3.228% | $24.2689 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 8.754% | $204.0551 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.26 | 5.426% | $238.5369 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.80 | 9.704% | $196.1508 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.98 | 5.238% | $78.9075 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 4.833% | $260.6673 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.71 | $1,225.0079 | $1,225.02 | $1,224.95 | $1,225.10 | |