| 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 | $198.36 | 9.782% | $217.7636 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.60 | 11.245% | $171.9848 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.93 | 5.458% | $225.6063 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.47 | 13.683% | $225.6267 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.82 | 8.776% | $242.3747 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.94 | 13.462% | $240.4714 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.77 | 12.657% | $216.0423 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.89 | $1,539.8698 | $1,539.86 | $1,539.85 | $1,539.90 | |