| 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 | $178.77 | 11.304% | $198.9782 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.47 | 10.828% | $263.1833 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.79 | 9.464% | $231.8338 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.59 | 5.719% | $140.1728 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.49 | 13.792% | $112.0737 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.59 | 9.410% | $79.4207 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.73 | 7.251% | $190.6172 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.43 | $1,216.2797 | $1,216.27 | $1,216.25 | $1,216.30 | |