| 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 | $198.92 | 9.556% | $217.9288 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.32 | 5.145% | $58.1662 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.77 | 9.211% | $183.2233 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.57 | 12.407% | $254.6805 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.27 | 8.360% | $104.3182 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 7.104% | $246.2535 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 5.805% | $197.3052 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.25 | $1,261.8757 | $1,261.88 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.90 | |