| 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 | $192.89 | 12.225% | $216.4708 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.43 | 9.667% | $132.072 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.60 | 5.281% | $165.9229 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.82 | 5.419% | $161.1013 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 3.224% | $41.6715 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 7.270% | $244.9189 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.74 | 13.868% | $198.9729 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.17 | $1,161.1303 | $1,161.12 | $1,161.00 | $1,161.20 | |