| 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 | $143.79 | 13.502% | $163.2045 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.34 | 9.356% | $121.757 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.37 | 10.399% | $185.8788 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.52 | 8.392% | $81.8576 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 8.122% | $262.2283 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.80 | 12.833% | $219.7987 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.58 | 6.519% | $201.9387 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.93 | $1,236.6636 | $1,236.67 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.70 | |