| 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 | $185.71 | 12.219% | $208.4019 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.32 | 10.629% | $105.4516 | $105.45 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.60 | 5.344% | $223.9613 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.75 | 10.716% | $192.3691 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.97 | 11.179% | $166.7351 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.27 | 10.731% | $160.8589 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.87 | 4.862% | $181.2749 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.49 | $1,239.0528 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.20 | |