| 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 | $198.48 | 7.294% | $212.9571 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.63 | 9.260% | $19.2625 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.67 | 13.872% | $259.2524 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.42 | 4.814% | $15.1142 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.95 | 3.444% | $174.7686 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.60 | 12.866% | $237.6958 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 5.219% | $256.3766 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.41 | $1,175.4272 | $1,175.43 | $1,175.40 | $1,175.60 | |