| 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 | $155.92 | 11.579% | $173.974 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.42 | 12.705% | $219.1211 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.62 | 13.469% | $168.6376 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.36 | 3.807% | $57.4676 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.74 | 10.216% | $102.2143 | $102.21 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.54 | 10.611% | $212.9704 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 12.679% | $270.7226 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.86 | $1,205.1076 | $1,205.10 | $1,205.00 | $1,205.10 | |