| 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 | $179.84 | 12.400% | $202.1402 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.30 | 12.652% | $149.0386 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.28 | 5.833% | $110.3627 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.38 | 5.764% | $120.9729 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.50 | 7.457% | $23.1033 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.75 | 12.571% | $219.232 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.44 | 8.858% | $120.2228 | $120.22 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.49 | $945.0725 | $945.06 | $945.05 | $945.00 | |