| 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 | $177.50 | 11.765% | $198.3829 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.89 | 4.760% | $145.5012 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.41 | 10.552% | $15.9305 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.66 | 13.357% | $252.4007 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.27 | 11.437% | $215.3743 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.72 | 10.459% | $215.0858 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.82 | 10.476% | $162.2009 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.27 | $1,204.8763 | $1,204.87 | $1,204.90 | $1,204.90 | |