| 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 | $170.43 | 10.208% | $187.8275 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.33 | 5.834% | $199.3172 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.49 | 13.630% | $214.1812 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.48 | 10.735% | $184.3516 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.96 | 5.219% | $196.7174 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.54 | 9.669% | $116.8414 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.67 | 3.471% | $217.9824 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.90 | $1,317.2187 | $1,317.22 | $1,317.25 | $1,317.20 | |