| 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 | $197.64 | 7.375% | $212.216 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.83 | 7.197% | $158.4693 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.55 | 12.561% | $145.8228 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.25 | 12.638% | $199.6509 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.38 | 8.700% | $174.3331 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.92 | 5.306% | $235.8012 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.84 | 5.762% | $125.6876 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.41 | $1,251.9809 | $1,251.98 | $1,251.95 | $1,252.00 | |