| 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 | $214.63 | 5.408% | $226.2372 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.39 | 8.794% | $137.5047 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.37 | 13.249% | $222.3871 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.73 | 10.800% | $188.0608 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.91 | 12.566% | $228.4077 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.37 | 10.257% | $7.0234 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.77 | 7.281% | $133.8545 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.17 | $1,143.4754 | $1,143.47 | $1,143.45 | $1,143.50 | |