| 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 | $224.73 | 13.541% | $255.1607 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.43 | 6.758% | $263.0837 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.41 | 6.429% | $203.7157 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.35 | 5.836% | $248.0267 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.51 | 7.630% | $19.9223 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.52 | 10.747% | $13.8655 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.34 | 8.807% | $213.6317 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.29 | $1,217.4063 | $1,217.41 | $1,217.40 | $1,217.40 | |