| 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 | $177.88 | 12.133% | $199.4622 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.75 | 12.774% | $247.8209 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.48 | 3.421% | $236.2963 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.73 | 6.753% | $126.7478 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 7.726% | $246.9834 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.89 | 3.501% | $164.4527 | $164.45 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.55 | 11.734% | $186.093 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.55 | $1,407.8563 | $1,407.85 | $1,407.85 | $1,407.90 | |