| 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 | $202.64 | 7.445% | $217.7265 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.38 | 6.485% | $180.3643 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.30 | 11.193% | $207.1526 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.94 | 8.515% | $208.2837 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.55 | 6.715% | $121.1749 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.76 | 8.154% | $37.5943 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.90 | 9.665% | $191.8041 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.47 | $1,164.1004 | $1,164.08 | $1,164.10 | $1,164.20 | |