| 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 | $170.99 | 9.752% | $187.6649 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.45 | 12.394% | $242.1529 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.69 | 5.628% | $204.5909 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.92 | 5.139% | $207.0397 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.28 | 8.425% | $44.7578 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.55 | 8.423% | $232.6215 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.35 | 12.694% | $87.1688 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.23 | $1,205.9965 | $1,205.99 | $1,205.95 | $1,206.10 | |