| 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 | $198.39 | 9.603% | $217.4414 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.65 | 6.498% | $223.2731 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.54 | 7.330% | $127.229 | $127.23 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.58 | 7.428% | $124.1653 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.60 | 13.664% | $273.4756 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.47 | 10.624% | $159.8185 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.38 | 13.158% | $176.9565 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.61 | $1,302.3594 | $1,302.37 | $1,302.35 | $1,302.40 | |