| 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 | $172.75 | 10.843% | $191.4813 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.99 | 5.543% | $232.184 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.97 | 13.706% | $180.7584 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.99 | 6.407% | $137.2544 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.59 | 9.195% | $42.1384 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.74 | 3.366% | $211.6315 | $211.63 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.86 | 8.784% | $231.5576 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.89 | $1,227.0056 | $1,227.00 | $1,227.05 | $1,227.10 | |