| 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 | $200.97 | 12.158% | $225.4039 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.49 | 13.326% | $127.4804 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.63 | 8.173% | $98.0372 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.88 | 3.139% | $246.3784 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.45 | 3.122% | $175.7714 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.31 | 4.653% | $238.9333 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.75 | 7.650% | $74.0094 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.48 | $1,186.0140 | $1,186.01 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.00 | |