| 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 | $200.50 | 12.731% | $226.0257 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.75 | 5.681% | $130.7802 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.75 | 12.206% | $129.8784 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.60 | 10.517% | $47.0802 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.74 | 9.871% | $39.2679 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.38 | 6.691% | $170.0441 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.65 | 9.114% | $105.4587 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.37 | $848.5352 | $848.54 | $848.60 | $848.60 | |