| 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 | $174.97 | 12.705% | $197.1999 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.25 | 10.714% | $220.5976 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.57 | 8.357% | $231.418 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.75 | 9.531% | $47.9198 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 6.470% | $18.5258 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.91 | 6.180% | $253.6746 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.36 | 11.480% | $221.1317 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.21 | $1,190.4674 | $1,190.47 | $1,190.45 | $1,190.40 | |