| 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 | $214.77 | 5.345% | $226.2495 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.30 | 7.157% | $73.1882 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.53 | 4.276% | $246.644 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.92 | 12.339% | $189.763 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.30 | 11.185% | $160.44 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.33 | 11.790% | $207.1804 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.72 | 10.536% | $100.2783 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.87 | $1,203.7434 | $1,203.74 | $1,203.80 | $1,203.70 | |