| 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 | $189.36 | 4.669% | $198.2012 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.88 | 12.345% | $249.2711 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.38 | 10.187% | $162.3936 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.76 | 9.613% | $96.1964 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.35 | 3.160% | $216.9971 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.29 | 10.327% | $138.2287 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.52 | 7.672% | $236.3616 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.54 | $1,297.6497 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.70 | |