| 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 | $206.32 | 8.270% | $223.3827 | $223.38 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.30 | 4.827% | $220.4512 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.81 | 9.785% | $214.97 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 10.493% | $13.7232 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.58 | 10.207% | $160.4394 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.91 | 7.149% | $170.2705 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 3.616% | $185.9493 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.80 | $1,189.1863 | $1,189.18 | $1,189.15 | $1,189.20 | |