| 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 | $203.25 | 12.286% | $228.2213 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.58 | 11.358% | $165.4557 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.83 | 6.481% | $116.9481 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.28 | 5.340% | $9.7756 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.58 | 9.122% | $109.7549 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.85 | 5.665% | $19.9179 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.38 | 6.475% | $65.3544 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.75 | $715.4279 | $715.43 | $715.40 | $715.50 | |