| 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 | $195.89 | 9.496% | $214.4917 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 4.505% | $184.4095 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.77 | 9.686% | $173.0516 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.84 | 4.859% | $199.0643 | $199.06 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.96 | 10.700% | $199.2157 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.37 | 7.213% | $190.1637 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.69 | 6.857% | $52.0287 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.98 | $1,212.4252 | $1,212.42 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.50 | |