| 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 | $178.60 | 12.220% | $200.4249 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.90 | 12.593% | $74.1988 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.37 | 4.701% | $59.02 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.64 | 8.677% | $212.6157 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.39 | 11.390% | $245.4924 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.31 | 5.547% | $247.3072 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.67 | 12.614% | $109.9901 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.88 | $1,149.0491 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.00 | |