| 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 | $198.88 | 6.176% | $211.1628 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.54 | 9.741% | $100.4569 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.36 | 9.668% | $161.6068 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.86 | 3.805% | $161.7905 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.93 | 10.398% | $263.7739 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.69 | 3.283% | $49.2557 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.91 | 12.819% | $173.6397 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.17 | $1,121.6863 | $1,121.69 | $1,121.65 | $1,121.80 | |