| 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 | $186.80 | 13.504% | $212.0255 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.35 | 4.370% | $117.2597 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.50 | 11.614% | $7.2549 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.25 | 7.574% | $13.1778 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.68 | 11.537% | $16.3736 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 8.223% | $255.8175 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.85 | 7.789% | $177.6902 | $177.69 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.81 | $799.5992 | $799.60 | $799.60 | $799.70 | |