| 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 | $196.99 | 12.170% | $220.9637 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.77 | 4.559% | $78.1788 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.39 | 4.278% | $238.1605 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.79 | 6.375% | $58.2829 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.57 | 3.680% | $219.3558 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.68 | 7.331% | $214.3185 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.51 | 5.781% | $145.4595 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.70 | $1,174.7197 | $1,174.72 | $1,174.70 | $1,174.90 | |