| 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 | $171.73 | 12.212% | $192.7017 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.76 | 5.432% | $109.3962 | $109.40 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.97 | 6.481% | $215.0597 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.25 | 7.453% | $221.6218 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.42 | 5.758% | $174.9449 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.34 | 12.286% | $147.4764 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.53 | 9.151% | $238.5277 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.00 | $1,299.7284 | $1,299.73 | $1,299.75 | $1,299.70 | |