| 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 | $196.40 | 12.781% | $221.5019 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.48 | 5.529% | $123.9755 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.29 | 3.282% | $177.9446 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.84 | 10.834% | $18.6644 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.56 | 12.607% | $269.7613 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 9.114% | $237.1484 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.90 | 7.552% | $222.5251 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.81 | $1,271.5212 | $1,271.52 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.50 | |