| 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 | $197.72 | 3.758% | $205.1503 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.44 | 3.456% | $85.2891 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.58 | 7.511% | $229.622 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.52 | 9.545% | $144.0736 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 9.302% | $178.1513 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.77 | 13.635% | $282.6898 | $282.69 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.44 | 8.355% | $38.401 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.46 | $1,163.3771 | $1,163.37 | $1,163.35 | $1,163.50 | |