| 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 | $200.88 | 12.689% | $226.3697 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.58 | 4.728% | $212.158 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.57 | 3.123% | $247.0518 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.96 | 5.359% | $258.0874 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.28 | 11.296% | $151.6742 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.55 | 7.257% | $31.6944 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.70 | 11.527% | $92.2328 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.52 | $1,219.2683 | $1,219.26 | $1,219.25 | $1,219.40 | |