| 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 | $200.56 | 12.801% | $226.2337 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.52 | 12.836% | $113.4227 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 5.692% | $75.7706 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.39 | 5.123% | $101.3281 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.64 | 7.527% | $209.2906 | $209.29 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.72 | 8.471% | $250.2643 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.82 | 8.512% | $259.1484 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.34 | $1,235.4584 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.40 | |