| 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 | $204.36 | 6.349% | $217.3348 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.74 | 9.773% | $83.1421 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.88 | 11.212% | $174.4694 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.82 | 4.596% | $178.6709 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.91 | 9.131% | $166.8722 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.85 | 12.720% | $130.5861 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.62 | 11.514% | $243.7919 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.18 | $1,194.8674 | $1,194.86 | $1,194.85 | $1,194.90 | |