| 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 | $181.79 | 12.344% | $204.2302 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.50 | 12.446% | $115.2572 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.25 | 11.549% | $19.2422 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.57 | 7.476% | $224.1627 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.90 | 7.234% | $177.9012 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.49 | 8.665% | $108.1108 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.48 | 8.153% | $248.1895 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.98 | $1,097.0938 | $1,097.09 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.10 | |