| 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 | $185.37 | 12.490% | $208.5227 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.64 | 12.177% | $214.976 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 5.486% | $264.1686 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.84 | 3.372% | $90.802 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.49 | 8.433% | $196.7951 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.80 | 10.685% | $241.0719 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.77 | 10.145% | $153.9497 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.34 | $1,370.2860 | $1,370.29 | $1,370.25 | $1,370.30 | |