| 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 | $188.40 | 13.199% | $213.2669 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.66 | 11.508% | $204.7956 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.40 | 4.344% | $166.3243 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.73 | 10.563% | $130.1658 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.70 | 5.222% | $188.0317 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 11.222% | $272.0713 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.38 | 10.719% | $36.958 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.89 | $1,211.6136 | $1,211.62 | $1,211.55 | $1,211.70 | |