| 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 | $175.32 | 9.796% | $192.4943 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.80 | 3.608% | $211.1531 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.74 | 9.778% | $136.9371 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.43 | 6.450% | $13.2317 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.71 | 5.833% | $200.7758 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.79 | 6.830% | $246.553 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.84 | 8.147% | $212.8766 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.63 | $1,214.0216 | $1,214.02 | $1,214.10 | $1,214.10 | |