| 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 | $204.52 | 6.568% | $217.9529 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.73 | 4.531% | $39.4395 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 8.369% | $257.2247 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.42 | 7.579% | $191.9425 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.89 | 12.625% | $239.7674 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.58 | 4.769% | $165.095 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.73 | 13.396% | $186.7972 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.23 | $1,298.2192 | $1,298.22 | $1,298.20 | $1,298.20 | |