| 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 | $196.40 | 8.171% | $212.4478 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.72 | 4.276% | $32.0336 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.87 | 9.427% | $162.904 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.28 | 6.326% | $203.3804 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.37 | 8.425% | $271.4637 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 6.772% | $176.0564 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.67 | 12.804% | $192.5226 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.20 | $1,250.8085 | $1,250.80 | $1,250.80 | $1,250.80 | |