| 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 | $195.83 | 8.676% | $212.8202 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.62 | 4.150% | $228.7342 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.47 | 8.863% | $157.2744 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.36 | 10.668% | $232.8012 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.69 | 10.741% | $49.4902 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.80 | 13.800% | $137.4704 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 6.551% | $151.686 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.13 | $1,170.2766 | $1,170.27 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.30 | |