| 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 | $182.31 | 8.579% | $197.9504 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.36 | 10.777% | $235.246 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 3.558% | $199.5666 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.57 | 6.394% | $174.0287 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.46 | 12.132% | $13.9716 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.56 | 6.473% | $200.7655 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.87 | 5.355% | $178.9665 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.84 | $1,200.4953 | $1,200.51 | $1,200.45 | $1,200.60 | |