| 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 | $204.52 | 12.436% | $229.9541 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.31 | 12.512% | $187.1187 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 12.219% | $160.26 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.53 | 9.739% | $128.9762 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 11.329% | $204.7229 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.78 | 4.840% | $106.7062 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.45 | 3.404% | $80.0864 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.29 | $1,097.8245 | $1,097.83 | $1,097.80 | $1,097.90 | |