| 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 | $205.95 | 6.307% | $218.9393 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.59 | 5.383% | $167.1269 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.49 | 4.257% | $258.0256 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.85 | 5.220% | $188.186 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.51 | 11.724% | $265.3557 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.84 | 8.838% | $182.6737 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.63 | 12.548% | $40.1009 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.86 | $1,320.4081 | $1,320.42 | $1,320.45 | $1,320.40 | |