| 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 | $170.59 | 9.736% | $187.1986 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.47 | 12.545% | $214.3645 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.81 | 12.841% | $179.2028 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.54 | 7.767% | $199.9509 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.55 | 9.333% | $160.2275 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.47 | 7.522% | $95.1247 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 6.406% | $168.8025 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.07 | $1,204.8715 | $1,204.86 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.90 | |