| 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 | $172.71 | 13.576% | $196.1571 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.36 | 4.763% | $181.6171 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 3.469% | $251.0261 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.67 | 7.712% | $199.9889 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.41 | 8.192% | $212.4999 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.30 | 10.301% | $60.9965 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.83 | 7.457% | $114.7963 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.89 | $1,217.0819 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.10 | |