| 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 | $206.87 | 11.261% | $230.1656 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.33 | 11.132% | $183.7345 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 10.382% | $163.1667 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.93 | 13.389% | $112.1757 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.57 | 11.771% | $207.4134 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.57 | 9.686% | $239.7407 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 5.591% | $157.9853 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.71 | $1,294.3819 | $1,294.39 | $1,294.40 | $1,294.40 | |