| 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 | $197.77 | 9.835% | $217.2207 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.56 | 13.811% | $165.6633 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 10.629% | $220.6606 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.57 | 5.624% | $166.4317 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.88 | 6.350% | $114.7304 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.35 | 13.123% | $72.7947 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 13.350% | $267.3813 | $267.38 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.48 | $1,224.8827 | $1,224.87 | $1,224.90 | $1,224.90 | |