| 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 | $198.59 | 12.386% | $223.1874 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 10.719% | $47.432 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.53 | 10.296% | $195.8085 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.72 | 6.131% | $109.0178 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.57 | 10.397% | $149.6652 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.69 | 3.673% | $114.7556 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.90 | 12.550% | $247.4975 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.84 | $1,087.3640 | $1,087.38 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.40 | |