| 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 | $188.91 | 12.448% | $212.4255 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.74 | 3.797% | $8.0339 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.97 | 7.352% | $200.716 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.82 | 11.731% | $216.557 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 12.106% | $191.69 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.77 | 13.631% | $240.6364 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.88 | 7.468% | $179.3426 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.08 | $1,249.4014 | $1,249.41 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.30 | |