| 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 | $196.65 | 12.498% | $221.2273 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 13.628% | $84.7097 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.78 | 5.760% | $217.6329 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.69 | 6.574% | $38.0363 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 3.738% | $225.7961 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.25 | 11.133% | $259.2177 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.77 | 12.547% | $195.5729 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.35 | $1,242.1929 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.10 | |