| 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 | $204.59 | 12.554% | $230.2742 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.74 | 6.618% | $214.025 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.86 | 9.812% | $252.4139 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.28 | 3.302% | $171.7706 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.60 | 10.340% | $272.0984 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.37 | 6.548% | $249.7165 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.93 | 7.207% | $176.8165 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,447.37 | $1,567.1151 | $1,567.12 | $1,567.05 | $1,567.10 | |