| 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 | $196.68 | 6.378% | $209.2243 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.40 | 3.557% | $229.2752 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.62 | 9.363% | $207.3741 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 5.442% | $8.7728 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.55 | 7.332% | $186.2747 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.49 | 5.653% | $39.6093 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 7.625% | $240.9509 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.94 | $1,121.4813 | $1,121.47 | $1,121.40 | $1,121.60 | |