| 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 | $157.29 | 9.491% | $172.2184 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.31 | 3.525% | $206.3357 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.83 | 3.382% | $218.9941 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.40 | 10.278% | $161.447 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.44 | 10.294% | $89.8234 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.78 | 9.143% | $126.3658 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.93 | 4.648% | $116.086 | $116.09 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.98 | $1,091.2704 | $1,091.28 | $1,091.25 | $1,091.20 | |