| 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 | $196.44 | 10.557% | $217.1782 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.45 | 3.386% | $84.2079 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.59 | 3.672% | $31.7133 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.77 | 11.598% | $173.8362 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.88 | 7.335% | $240.3016 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.37 | 7.362% | $197.9433 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 11.353% | $274.8081 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.29 | $1,219.9886 | $1,219.99 | $1,220.00 | $1,219.90 | |