| 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 | $204.30 | 11.682% | $228.1663 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.70 | 7.403% | $78.082 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.83 | 7.578% | $71.8944 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.78 | 11.868% | $224.6086 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.87 | 7.520% | $15.9882 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.67 | 5.498% | $148.404 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.51 | 11.400% | $226.7101 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.66 | $993.8536 | $993.85 | $993.85 | $993.90 | |