| 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 | $196.87 | 12.385% | $221.2523 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.25 | 12.224% | $125.9714 | $125.97 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.73 | 5.391% | $164.1254 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.79 | 10.155% | $79.0803 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.30 | 5.240% | $159.2281 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.91 | 3.588% | $113.8536 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.70 | 11.299% | $234.507 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.55 | $1,098.0181 | $1,098.02 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |