| 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 | $201.95 | 7.536% | $217.169 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.77 | 9.327% | $267.5997 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 5.529% | $170.9148 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.68 | 12.358% | $187.2783 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.92 | 10.470% | $38.5761 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.34 | 13.628% | $236.7326 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.98 | 7.449% | $56.9265 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.60 | $1,175.1970 | $1,175.20 | $1,175.25 | $1,175.20 | |