| 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 | $198.86 | 9.443% | $217.6383 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 4.713% | $169.5199 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 8.138% | $254.5352 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.58 | 9.294% | $17.028 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.68 | 12.210% | $87.1647 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.51 | 4.460% | $93.5021 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.81 | 12.150% | $197.1709 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.71 | $1,036.5591 | $1,036.56 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.50 | |