| 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 | $179.53 | 9.850% | $197.2137 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.39 | 12.623% | $226.8115 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.61 | 9.763% | $172.9975 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.28 | 9.845% | $212.3084 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 9.690% | $247.5813 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.27 | 10.871% | $210.9543 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 6.819% | $256.0558 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,387.50 | $1,523.9225 | $1,523.92 | $1,523.90 | $1,524.00 | |