| 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 | $187.85 | 13.204% | $212.6537 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.91 | 5.265% | $202.0141 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.28 | 5.756% | $158.9301 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.56 | 9.265% | $198.3815 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.66 | 5.593% | $58.7731 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.39 | 3.175% | $184.0539 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.51 | 13.104% | $249.4056 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.16 | $1,264.2120 | $1,264.20 | $1,264.20 | $1,264.30 | |