| 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 | $187.98 | 9.835% | $206.4678 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.32 | 3.648% | $137.147 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.37 | 4.599% | $160.4235 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.44 | 12.672% | $268.6551 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.73 | 13.463% | $65.5022 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.79 | 13.215% | $203.5492 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.31 | 4.315% | $170.3568 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.94 | $1,212.1016 | $1,212.11 | $1,212.05 | $1,212.10 | |