| 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 | $156.98 | 9.675% | $172.1678 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.70 | 3.356% | $18.294 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.91 | 13.695% | $251.1636 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.58 | 6.148% | $247.9405 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.36 | 5.489% | $215.5773 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.43 | 7.139% | $155.8122 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.34 | 4.754% | $238.1477 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.30 | $1,299.1031 | $1,299.10 | $1,299.10 | $1,299.10 | |