| 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 | $191.41 | 9.319% | $209.2475 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.81 | 12.310% | $209.8063 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.72 | 13.728% | $112.2723 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.40 | 12.363% | $174.6121 | $174.61 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.70 | 10.275% | $186.0339 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.79 | 3.290% | $236.3172 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.89 | 7.544% | $226.7995 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.72 | $1,355.0888 | $1,355.09 | $1,355.05 | $1,355.00 | |