| 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 | $181.51 | 9.489% | $198.7335 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 11.735% | $158.9989 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.42 | 11.498% | $164.3704 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.37 | 7.432% | $215.2615 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.35 | 3.274% | $136.6831 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.46 | 9.296% | $215.8159 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.54 | 7.857% | $203.3536 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.95 | $1,293.2169 | $1,293.21 | $1,293.20 | $1,293.30 | |