| 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 | $197.27 | 9.785% | $216.5729 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.42 | 6.706% | $171.1778 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.67 | 4.814% | $126.4791 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.83 | 7.803% | $179.8477 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.75 | 12.551% | $120.1482 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.78 | 10.301% | $240.2135 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.83 | 12.563% | $79.7284 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.55 | $1,134.1676 | $1,134.17 | $1,134.20 | $1,134.10 | |