| 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 | $197.55 | 10.120% | $217.5421 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.83 | 10.449% | $200.8294 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.29 | 13.405% | $146.6213 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.97 | 8.793% | $77.2104 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.84 | 7.658% | $240.9817 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.27 | 6.672% | $197.6312 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.64 | 12.850% | $148.5557 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.39 | $1,229.3718 | $1,229.37 | $1,229.40 | $1,229.30 | |