| 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 | $161.79 | 3.445% | $167.3637 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.39 | 11.578% | $218.0123 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.31 | 12.607% | $215.4285 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 6.375% | $265.6716 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.67 | 4.613% | $16.3929 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.28 | 9.302% | $103.0499 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.87 | 6.326% | $243.3483 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.06 | $1,229.2672 | $1,229.26 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.20 | |