| 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 | $175.77 | 12.201% | $197.2157 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.42 | 8.731% | $12.4171 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.39 | 6.425% | $228.1646 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.53 | 4.444% | $197.9527 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.39 | 3.123% | $117.9624 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.96 | 12.115% | $272.3946 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.25 | 4.720% | $198.1826 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.71 | $1,224.2897 | $1,224.28 | $1,224.25 | $1,224.40 | |