| 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 | $208.54 | 8.172% | $225.5819 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.98 | 5.443% | $257.2598 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.56 | 9.125% | $8.2499 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 9.527% | $221.1788 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 4.791% | $141.8346 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 4.285% | $160.3486 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 11.360% | $171.9844 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.57 | $1,186.4380 | $1,186.43 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.40 | |