| 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 | $198.68 | 9.820% | $218.1904 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.92 | 5.112% | $128.1526 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.42 | 7.473% | $173.4829 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.76 | 12.873% | $260.4657 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.89 | 12.522% | $106.7721 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.97 | 12.307% | $158.3192 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.40 | 10.485% | $156.2258 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.04 | $1,201.6087 | $1,201.61 | $1,201.60 | $1,201.70 | |