| 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 | $207.84 | 4.606% | $217.4131 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.32 | 7.152% | $165.357 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.81 | 9.701% | $226.8726 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.77 | 11.864% | $211.1657 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.39 | 11.245% | $177.3134 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 11.531% | $9.2682 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.91 | 4.619% | $196.5896 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.35 | $1,203.9796 | $1,203.98 | $1,203.90 | $1,204.10 | |