| 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 | $172.76 | 12.435% | $194.2427 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.86 | 11.187% | $207.764 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.49 | 10.766% | $109.0934 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.45 | 8.179% | $268.7707 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.38 | 12.757% | $224.8149 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.46 | 12.289% | $200.3909 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.83 | 11.817% | $82.5545 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.23 | $1,287.6311 | $1,287.61 | $1,287.60 | $1,287.70 | |