| 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 | $176.72 | 12.197% | $198.2745 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.94 | 5.708% | $153.2132 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.83 | 8.488% | $225.4706 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.63 | 13.628% | $202.9737 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.46 | 3.612% | $131.0277 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.59 | 5.780% | $87.3637 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.54 | 8.714% | $232.1479 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.71 | $1,230.4713 | $1,230.46 | $1,230.40 | $1,230.50 | |