| 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 | $200.53 | 12.327% | $225.2493 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.48 | 5.827% | $24.8482 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.42 | 8.267% | $245.1381 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.86 | 4.262% | $84.3063 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.92 | 6.500% | $178.8348 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.85 | 5.288% | $124.0819 | $124.08 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.39 | 10.722% | $271.7007 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.45 | $1,154.1593 | $1,154.16 | $1,154.20 | $1,154.00 | |