| 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 | $197.83 | 9.772% | $217.1619 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.96 | 3.869% | $167.1875 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.86 | 4.280% | $10.282 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.97 | 10.598% | $255.4482 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.62 | 6.218% | $232.2138 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.57 | 4.555% | $231.6625 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.70 | 12.793% | $144.0367 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.51 | $1,257.9926 | $1,257.99 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.00 | |