| 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 | $155.42 | 8.493% | $168.6198 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.43 | 9.522% | $215.1341 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.25 | 11.338% | $219.6142 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.39 | 11.436% | $18.2644 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.85 | 7.820% | $39.7317 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.57 | 12.617% | $265.2919 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.40 | 6.530% | $240.1186 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.31 | $1,166.7747 | $1,166.76 | $1,166.75 | $1,166.70 | |