| 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 | $171.98 | 9.448% | $188.2287 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.48 | 4.151% | $125.4811 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.34 | 11.282% | $219.6039 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.76 | 11.179% | $239.8798 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.29 | 3.780% | $224.4658 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.99 | 12.499% | $85.488 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.90 | 10.309% | $196.2397 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.74 | $1,279.3870 | $1,279.39 | $1,279.45 | $1,279.40 | |