| 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 | $158.88 | 8.384% | $172.2005 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.72 | 3.652% | $114.7635 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.44 | 10.605% | $242.7116 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.26 | 8.210% | $206.9624 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.48 | 5.536% | $45.8871 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.62 | 4.379% | $241.7626 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.56 | 11.411% | $182.2238 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.96 | $1,206.5115 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.45 | $1,206.60 | |