| 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 | $188.45 | 9.434% | $206.2284 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.77 | 11.363% | $245.8561 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.39 | 10.535% | $145.2319 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.36 | 10.510% | $261.2014 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.48 | 12.306% | $40.9692 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.78 | 8.249% | $192.4451 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.86 | 12.354% | $115.5673 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.09 | $1,207.4994 | $1,207.51 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.50 | |