| 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 | $197.49 | 7.675% | $212.6474 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.29 | 9.182% | $138.9778 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.67 | 6.264% | $187.7366 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.51 | 8.714% | $244.0738 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.90 | 8.416% | $189.6196 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 11.518% | $79.6239 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.42 | 7.467% | $126.1878 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.68 | $1,178.8669 | $1,178.87 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.80 | |