| 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 | $195.77 | 8.472% | $212.3556 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 13.625% | $38.9393 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 7.489% | $269.3029 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.51 | 4.463% | $47.5411 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.93 | 12.651% | $274.7896 | $274.79 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.96 | 3.640% | $177.1829 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.59 | 10.592% | $204.1418 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.57 | $1,224.2532 | $1,224.25 | $1,224.30 | $1,224.20 | |