| 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 | $217.97 | 11.700% | $243.4725 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.27 | 10.699% | $132.0307 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.56 | 10.837% | $257.7625 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.27 | 3.426% | $187.4803 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.66 | 13.108% | $141.0004 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.45 | 7.276% | $144.2326 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 8.358% | $96.2327 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.99 | $1,202.2117 | $1,202.20 | $1,202.25 | $1,202.20 | |