| 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 | $196.97 | 10.644% | $217.9355 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.52 | 8.798% | $60.4046 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.52 | 9.371% | $244.4661 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.39 | 9.314% | $160.0248 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.51 | 11.782% | $229.7232 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.63 | 3.852% | $41.1565 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.97 | 13.208% | $258.0803 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.51 | $1,211.7910 | $1,211.79 | $1,211.75 | $1,211.80 | |