| 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 | $198.96 | 9.188% | $217.2404 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.65 | 11.381% | $232.3965 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.67 | 4.540% | $201.4172 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.88 | 4.370% | $155.3861 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.49 | 7.647% | $45.7392 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.39 | 13.560% | $279.8005 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.58 | 12.364% | $188.2996 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.62 | $1,320.2795 | $1,320.29 | $1,320.30 | $1,320.20 | |