| 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 | $177.44 | 12.444% | $199.5206 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.52 | 12.594% | $187.4915 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.41 | 9.857% | $158.6445 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.98 | 3.709% | $52.8708 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.96 | 8.403% | $248.1995 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.86 | 9.105% | $223.5125 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.92 | 10.561% | $133.6904 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.09 | $1,203.9298 | $1,203.92 | $1,203.90 | $1,203.90 | |