| 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 | $187.92 | 12.311% | $211.0548 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.65 | 13.802% | $79.2631 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.81 | 9.612% | $213.5351 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.38 | 13.654% | $256.1534 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 9.752% | $198.4975 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.49 | 9.761% | $70.7849 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.25 | 4.723% | $208.6606 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.36 | $1,237.9494 | $1,237.94 | $1,237.95 | $1,238.10 | |