| 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 | $176.40 | 12.129% | $197.7956 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.63 | 11.850% | $39.8522 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.54 | 10.226% | $129.5596 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 5.454% | $257.0441 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.64 | 13.454% | $37.0314 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.88 | 12.138% | $21.1717 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.69 | 4.815% | $256.4718 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.53 | $938.9264 | $938.92 | $938.90 | $939.00 | |