| 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 | $199.49 | 8.843% | $217.1309 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.77 | 7.226% | $117.702 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.96 | 13.220% | $267.1539 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.58 | 4.508% | $188.7205 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.55 | 4.309% | $151.8217 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.77 | 6.573% | $37.0554 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.59 | 13.223% | $258.8165 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.71 | $1,238.4009 | $1,238.40 | $1,238.35 | $1,238.40 | |