| 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 | $157.71 | 9.325% | $172.4165 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.48 | 9.866% | $226.8513 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.95 | 5.537% | $216.2981 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.39 | 12.297% | $217.1712 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.41 | 4.268% | $144.3173 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.25 | 5.795% | $210.7965 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 4.647% | $181.6881 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.81 | $1,369.5390 | $1,369.55 | $1,369.50 | $1,369.60 | |