| 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 | $172.34 | 6.372% | $183.3215 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.47 | 4.549% | $131.1776 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.96 | 13.675% | $137.5013 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.82 | 5.307% | $109.3297 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.73 | 3.512% | $220.2011 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.59 | 12.397% | $213.0935 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.62 | 10.720% | $199.9825 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.53 | $1,194.6072 | $1,194.60 | $1,194.65 | $1,194.60 | |