| 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 | $198.37 | 9.486% | $217.1874 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.58 | 4.807% | $193.4528 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.28 | 13.550% | $256.9409 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.90 | 10.874% | $198.3536 | $198.35 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.42 | 13.131% | $199.5857 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.77 | 10.354% | $146.517 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.51 | 3.770% | $259.9542 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.83 | $1,471.9916 | $1,471.99 | $1,472.00 | $1,472.10 | |