| 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 | $172.71 | 11.314% | $192.2504 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.43 | 11.786% | $215.1098 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.78 | 3.111% | $216.3063 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.84 | 12.869% | $218.7853 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.96 | 12.214% | $84.1156 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.30 | 11.716% | $137.7458 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.36 | 8.119% | $215.546 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.38 | $1,279.8592 | $1,279.88 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.80 | |