| 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 | $167.82 | 8.138% | $181.4772 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.63 | 7.439% | $210.1829 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.98 | 6.841% | $243.5761 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 4.783% | $120.8567 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.67 | 12.123% | $224.9972 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.38 | 8.839% | $226.7987 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.68 | 11.185% | $11.8746 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.50 | $1,219.7634 | $1,219.77 | $1,219.80 | $1,219.90 | |