| 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 | $117.35 | 11.805% | $131.2032 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 12.195% | $185.5593 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.87 | 6.378% | $211.5539 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.35 | 3.242% | $122.1869 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.25 | 7.379% | $198.9196 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.29 | 12.121% | $209.9914 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.29 | 12.144% | $232.4633 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.79 | $1,291.8776 | $1,291.87 | $1,291.85 | $1,292.00 | |