| 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 | $199.62 | 10.368% | $220.3166 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.89 | 10.671% | $176.9519 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.46 | 4.208% | $129.6973 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.46 | 11.743% | $225.1174 | $225.12 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.52 | 12.336% | $276.9307 | $276.93 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.42 | 8.693% | $181.9738 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.90 | 7.485% | $258.9314 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.27 | $1,469.9191 | $1,469.92 | $1,469.90 | $1,469.90 | |