| 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 | $196.82 | 10.338% | $217.1673 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.94 | 3.701% | $207.3398 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.30 | 5.451% | $192.2372 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.88 | 13.176% | $281.6724 | $281.67 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.81 | 3.566% | $176.9011 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.96 | 3.177% | $41.2295 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.96 | 4.512% | $161.9518 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.67 | $1,278.4991 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.50 | |