| 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 | $195.66 | 6.370% | $208.1235 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 12.389% | $19.522 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 5.334% | $230.4392 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.43 | 12.758% | $34.3123 | $34.31 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.81 | 11.755% | $231.1205 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.96 | 9.863% | $274.6136 | $274.61 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.50 | 4.595% | $140.6803 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.50 | $1,138.8114 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.70 | |