| 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 | $178.94 | 9.652% | $196.2113 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.33 | 5.825% | $29.9802 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.36 | 8.598% | $249.0804 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.68 | 9.860% | $9.5358 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.57 | 13.302% | $230.6489 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.80 | 9.731% | $238.9941 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.96 | 8.394% | $272.0256 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.64 | $1,226.4763 | $1,226.48 | $1,226.55 | $1,226.40 | |