| 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 | $209.95 | 3.747% | $217.8168 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.36 | 8.856% | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.54 | 6.693% | $250.2378 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 8.301% | $253.8684 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.67 | 6.761% | $154.4511 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.67 | 8.801% | $120.4101 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.45 | 10.171% | $15.9197 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.05 | $1,188.3539 | $1,188.36 | $1,188.30 | $1,188.40 | |