| 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 | $204.36 | 6.620% | $217.8886 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.89 | 3.758% | $158.6356 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.29 | 8.147% | $159.2897 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.51 | 10.519% | $180.7096 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.75 | 13.140% | $154.719 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.39 | 7.794% | $66.1747 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.68 | 12.670% | $199.0654 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.87 | $1,136.4826 | $1,136.49 | $1,136.45 | $1,136.50 | |