| 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 | $176.78 | 12.589% | $199.0348 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.35 | 11.671% | $192.465 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.27 | 10.801% | $122.1803 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.86 | 6.146% | $41.2483 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 7.607% | $225.5658 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.64 | 12.235% | $226.3107 | $226.31 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 13.272% | $193.5592 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.40 | $1,200.3641 | $1,200.37 | $1,200.35 | $1,200.40 | |