| 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 | $212.98 | 12.438% | $239.4705 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.81 | 12.867% | $131.8399 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.69 | 9.793% | $263.1628 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.27 | 8.848% | $173.3622 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.92 | 10.532% | $166.8149 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.87 | 10.177% | $195.9718 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.86 | 11.776% | $25.552 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.40 | $1,196.1741 | $1,196.16 | $1,196.10 | $1,196.30 | |