| 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 | $217.47 | 3.444% | $224.9597 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.63 | 7.795% | $52.4207 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.56 | 9.584% | $89.3767 | $89.38 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.48 | 12.822% | $237.4677 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.45 | 12.794% | $236.247 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.38 | 8.697% | $199.3286 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.76 | 4.413% | $225.2815 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.73 | $1,265.0819 | $1,265.09 | $1,265.10 | $1,265.10 | |