| 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 | $194.68 | 11.706% | $217.4692 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.51 | 13.376% | $184.2473 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.47 | 11.698% | $174.7739 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.79 | 7.165% | $73.7188 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.34 | 10.596% | $218.2501 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.56 | 10.332% | $217.9719 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.57 | 6.661% | $197.9308 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.92 | $1,284.3620 | $1,284.36 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.40 | |