| 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 | $186.69 | 13.696% | $212.2591 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.58 | 5.199% | $171.0325 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 7.437% | $258.3752 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.70 | 7.668% | $133.1853 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.71 | 9.493% | $78.5174 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.60 | 11.366% | $217.8319 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.93 | 12.369% | $252.7516 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.70 | $1,323.9530 | $1,323.96 | $1,324.00 | $1,324.00 | |