| 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 | $178.87 | 11.531% | $199.4955 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.32 | 7.601% | $196.1781 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 9.747% | $183.9579 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.79 | 6.344% | $114.6282 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.80 | 10.635% | $132.5407 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.91 | 12.248% | $221.0275 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.49 | 3.496% | $194.0447 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.80 | $1,241.8726 | $1,241.88 | $1,241.95 | $1,241.80 | |