| 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 | $176.84 | 12.594% | $199.1112 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.54 | 12.174% | $174.4754 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.78 | 13.308% | $229.766 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 12.708% | $44.4858 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.49 | 8.240% | $162.8904 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.45 | 6.836% | $242.9985 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.75 | 13.407% | $240.1393 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.32 | $1,293.8666 | $1,293.88 | $1,293.90 | $1,293.90 | |