| 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 | $188.73 | 12.329% | $211.9985 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.25 | 12.825% | $70.2336 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.93 | 12.420% | $257.3631 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.35 | 12.563% | $144.4746 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.49 | 11.114% | $232.7727 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.94 | 6.700% | $241.078 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.41 | 7.243% | $54.0612 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.10 | $1,211.9817 | $1,211.97 | $1,211.95 | $1,212.10 | |