| 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 | $176.77 | 11.868% | $197.7491 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.77 | 12.431% | $168.3879 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.98 | 3.327% | $243.8311 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.57 | 9.798% | $199.3602 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.27 | 8.208% | $245.9243 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.31 | 10.853% | $94.5687 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.79 | 7.863% | $15.9529 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.46 | $1,165.7742 | $1,165.77 | $1,165.75 | $1,165.80 | |