| 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 | $176.42 | 12.291% | $198.1038 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.51 | 12.696% | $14.0983 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.49 | 4.730% | $255.0071 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.58 | 9.788% | $71.999 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.73 | 11.566% | $180.4357 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.95 | 6.392% | $136.1286 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.46 | 8.436% | $40.6201 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.14 | $896.3926 | $896.40 | $896.40 | $896.30 | |