| 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 | $197.92 | 9.847% | $217.4092 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.85 | 8.113% | $89.5716 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.51 | 5.203% | $220.4108 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.80 | 5.573% | $262.6656 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.39 | 3.287% | $183.2208 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.58 | 4.490% | $46.5816 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.69 | 10.348% | $147.5242 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.74 | $1,167.3838 | $1,167.38 | $1,167.30 | $1,167.40 | |