| 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 | $201.33 | 11.659% | $224.8031 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.75 | 11.481% | $192.5834 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.40 | 6.679% | $155.1113 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.71 | 13.231% | $56.2871 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.41 | 3.849% | $225.7781 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.42 | 13.157% | $281.1046 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.76 | 6.572% | $155.3393 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.78 | $1,291.0069 | $1,291.00 | $1,291.05 | $1,291.00 | |