| 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 | $186.35 | 13.744% | $211.9619 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.70 | 7.791% | $66.507 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.78 | 6.562% | $186.2491 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.56 | 13.593% | $80.1512 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.50 | 8.225% | $144.4804 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.36 | 12.761% | $274.4152 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.83 | 3.126% | $217.4205 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.08 | $1,181.1853 | $1,181.19 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.20 | |