| 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 | $196.43 | 6.651% | $209.4946 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.85 | 7.337% | $38.4803 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.33 | 7.103% | $177.0734 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.37 | 8.705% | $125.413 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.83 | 12.206% | $235.4418 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.44 | 9.332% | $220.2384 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.49 | 5.281% | $171.0711 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.74 | $1,177.2126 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | |