| 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 | $180.93 | 8.450% | $196.2186 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.94 | 5.740% | $226.2202 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.46 | 10.394% | $178.2422 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.87 | 3.408% | $17.4449 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 5.512% | $264.2759 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.50 | 10.663% | $149.9484 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.99 | 12.118% | $56.0478 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.16 | $1,088.3980 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.20 | |