| 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 | $202.80 | 7.212% | $217.4259 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.68 | 4.327% | $154.0701 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.91 | 5.629% | $249.1894 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.30 | 11.126% | $197.0264 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.47 | 8.706% | $64.6475 | $64.65 | $64.65 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.66 | 9.438% | $214.1264 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.92 | 13.751% | $95.4598 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.74 | $1,191.9455 | $1,191.96 | $1,192.00 | $1,191.90 | |