| 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 | $170.25 | 11.151% | $189.2346 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.85 | 7.799% | $205.7344 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.81 | 11.489% | $208.2726 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.40 | 11.732% | $150.1678 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 13.851% | $229.2048 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.62 | 9.484% | $43.3776 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.25 | 5.440% | $198.4908 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.50 | $1,224.4826 | $1,224.47 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.50 | |