| 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 | $198.98 | 11.805% | $222.4696 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.63 | 8.228% | $221.467 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.36 | 8.779% | $240.7932 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.59 | 6.833% | $149.1282 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.65 | 10.780% | $22.8761 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.38 | 5.122% | $239.0264 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.78 | 4.390% | $116.6871 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.37 | $1,212.4476 | $1,212.46 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.50 | |