| 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 | $198.87 | 9.813% | $218.3851 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.64 | 12.209% | $263.2872 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.83 | 5.419% | $17.742 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.61 | 4.393% | $70.5801 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.70 | 3.599% | $179.9515 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 7.596% | $267.8602 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.72 | 7.544% | $137.3552 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.32 | $1,155.1613 | $1,155.17 | $1,155.20 | $1,155.30 | |