| 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 | $199.80 | 10.360% | $220.4993 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.78 | 9.455% | $132.1997 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.59 | 11.509% | $162.346 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.48 | 5.732% | $174.9653 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.76 | 8.635% | $245.2544 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.49 | 12.604% | $135.6766 | $135.68 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.66 | 3.789% | $166.7474 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.56 | $1,237.6887 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.70 | |