| 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 | $196.69 | 9.294% | $214.9704 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.63 | 5.152% | $185.73 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.97 | 7.836% | $169.2702 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.37 | 6.432% | $177.0709 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.40 | 12.817% | $194.4965 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.96 | 11.733% | $102.7497 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.85 | 4.430% | $260.9184 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.87 | $1,305.2061 | $1,305.21 | $1,305.15 | $1,305.20 | |