| 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 | $174.69 | 13.431% | $198.1526 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.39 | 5.531% | $178.759 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.81 | 13.191% | $238.6179 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.63 | 9.567% | $207.7719 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.43 | 5.424% | $27.8636 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.32 | 7.795% | $119.9974 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 3.720% | $241.2216 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.84 | $1,212.3840 | $1,212.38 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.50 | |