| 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 | $176.94 | 13.141% | $200.1917 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.41 | 4.314% | $189.236 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.51 | 13.174% | $237.1108 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.35 | 12.631% | $144.5619 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 12.518% | $264.1585 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 3.308% | $137.7406 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.45 | 7.392% | $69.2141 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.76 | $1,242.2136 | $1,242.21 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.20 | |