| 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 | $205.67 | 12.341% | $231.0517 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.59 | 12.164% | $187.9756 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.84 | 10.641% | $259.8293 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.87 | 4.431% | $221.258 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.33 | 12.175% | $231.4507 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 9.170% | $217.6631 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.42 | 8.800% | $189.769 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.10 | $1,538.9974 | $1,539.00 | $1,539.00 | $1,539.20 | |