| 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 | $197.90 | 7.347% | $212.4397 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.27 | 7.444% | $268.9001 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.39 | 5.342% | $107.8597 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.53 | 12.430% | $232.2017 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.97 | 12.314% | $11.1977 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.69 | 8.765% | $111.6908 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.57 | 10.253% | $239.8775 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.32 | $1,184.1672 | $1,184.17 | $1,184.20 | $1,184.20 | |