| 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 | $111.68 | 7.679% | $120.2559 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.53 | 9.550% | $215.2986 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.44 | 3.223% | $237.8671 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.26 | 7.215% | $41.0205 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.45 | 4.229% | $160.9817 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.96 | 10.648% | $215.7193 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 9.359% | $226.0451 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.02 | $1,217.1882 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.15 | $1,217.20 | |