| 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 | $187.85 | 13.256% | $212.7514 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.88 | 9.853% | $242.6433 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.94 | 13.809% | $276.4876 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.28 | 11.594% | $150.9644 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.46 | 12.178% | $220.3849 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.55 | 4.228% | $37.0531 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.74 | 10.390% | $41.6612 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.70 | $1,181.9459 | $1,181.93 | $1,181.95 | $1,182.10 | |