| 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 | $198.66 | 9.324% | $217.1831 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.97 | 4.381% | $176.3726 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.98 | 6.476% | $157.5632 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.34 | 11.486% | $215.547 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.36 | 3.546% | $39.7202 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.50 | 11.296% | $156.3709 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 13.529% | $192.1819 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.09 | $1,154.9389 | $1,154.93 | $1,154.90 | $1,155.00 | |