| 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 | $165.97 | 12.540% | $186.7826 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.94 | 7.550% | $235.47 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.88 | 12.627% | $136.1435 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.72 | 4.687% | $198.6122 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.30 | 12.179% | $65.4004 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.34 | 3.248% | $241.9514 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.95 | 12.809% | $224.4335 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.10 | $1,288.7936 | $1,288.78 | $1,288.80 | $1,288.80 | |