| 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 | $202.60 | 9.187% | $221.2129 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 5.796% | $181.7575 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.49 | 5.512% | $207.3205 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.94 | 3.558% | $152.1681 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.34 | 4.234% | $55.5984 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.50 | 9.802% | $227.8392 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.30 | 7.384% | $201.1302 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.97 | $1,247.0268 | $1,247.03 | $1,247.00 | $1,247.00 | |