| 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 | $163.63 | 5.644% | $172.8653 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.90 | 3.381% | $216.9967 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.45 | 7.458% | $222.9216 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.32 | 4.681% | $39.0669 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 4.475% | $144.468 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.68 | 3.521% | $225.3445 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.71 | 7.585% | $214.858 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.97 | $1,236.5210 | $1,236.53 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.60 | |