| 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 | $199.85 | 9.268% | $218.3721 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.62 | 11.535% | $147.9177 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.37 | 5.578% | $161.925 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.45 | 10.635% | $205.1726 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.87 | 7.759% | $266.0246 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 3.105% | $230.5428 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.44 | 12.415% | $158.9998 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.20 | $1,388.9546 | $1,388.95 | $1,388.90 | $1,388.90 | |