| 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 | $194.48 | 9.105% | $212.1874 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.42 | 6.137% | $256.2359 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.34 | 3.772% | $233.8398 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 9.580% | $156.1734 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.97 | 6.555% | $70.2943 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.41 | 12.857% | $6.1056 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.56 | 6.382% | $238.8914 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.70 | $1,173.7278 | $1,173.73 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.70 | |