| 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 | $206.45 | 5.491% | $217.7862 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.50 | 13.775% | $187.1599 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.61 | 13.370% | $176.4151 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.97 | 8.143% | $204.3578 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.75 | 10.324% | $151.9713 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.39 | 8.741% | $21.0849 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.42 | 7.120% | $192.1947 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.09 | $1,150.9699 | $1,150.97 | $1,150.95 | $1,151.10 | |