| 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 | $195.87 | 10.415% | $216.2699 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.78 | 8.378% | $203.5122 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.78 | 8.551% | $196.2385 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.80 | 3.704% | $84.8299 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.82 | 12.333% | $237.9438 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.94 | 7.462% | $187.994 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.50 | 5.588% | $97.6689 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.49 | $1,224.4572 | $1,224.45 | $1,224.45 | $1,224.40 | |