| 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 | $196.47 | 9.619% | $215.3684 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.48 | 9.498% | $230.4714 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.93 | 11.308% | $218.0858 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.73 | 7.163% | $172.2431 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 3.203% | $37.9787 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.45 | 13.407% | $54.9457 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.27 | 9.196% | $178.2843 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.13 | $1,107.3774 | $1,107.38 | $1,107.40 | $1,107.40 | |