| 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 | $198.27 | 9.546% | $217.1969 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 12.513% | $27.6669 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.69 | 7.760% | $256.1347 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.87 | 4.296% | $21.7666 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.49 | 10.775% | $177.7828 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.48 | 7.516% | $232.7506 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.88 | 10.102% | $259.7086 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.27 | $1,193.0071 | $1,193.01 | $1,193.00 | $1,193.10 | |