| 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 | $173.59 | 11.679% | $193.8636 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 4.672% | $167.046 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 9.799% | $204.7202 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 5.272% | $114.5465 | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.46 | 3.381% | $245.4885 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.31 | 10.341% | $40.0648 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.62 | 9.760% | $248.7381 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.83 | $1,214.4677 | $1,214.47 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.40 | |