| 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 | $196.70 | 11.785% | $219.8811 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.37 | 3.707% | $220.2426 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.64 | 11.432% | $264.807 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.45 | 12.605% | $176.1705 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.89 | 8.804% | $245.7774 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.92 | 6.550% | $166.1328 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.71 | 10.444% | $238.2388 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.68 | $1,531.2502 | $1,531.25 | $1,531.30 | $1,531.20 | |