| 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 | $194.47 | 6.775% | $207.6453 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.85 | 12.410% | $163.95 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.49 | 13.581% | $251.5706 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.96 | 11.871% | $8.9049 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.71 | 7.722% | $247.4482 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.79 | 10.697% | $265.4403 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.53 | 7.839% | $172.0356 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.80 | $1,316.9949 | $1,317.00 | $1,317.00 | $1,316.90 | |