| 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 | $196.86 | 11.439% | $219.3788 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 9.563% | $151.9639 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.79 | 6.217% | $141.0456 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.97 | 10.777% | $199.3654 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.91 | 9.287% | $16.2947 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.52 | 5.742% | $68.2247 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.35 | 11.429% | $10.4186 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.10 | $806.6917 | $806.69 | $806.65 | $806.70 | |