| 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 | $168.63 | 12.218% | $189.2332 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.55 | 11.206% | $216.3513 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.56 | 12.591% | $145.8729 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.30 | 10.503% | $189.2916 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.44 | 11.577% | $218.0661 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.48 | 7.511% | $8.0418 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.31 | 5.756% | $252.0271 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.27 | $1,218.8840 | $1,218.88 | $1,218.90 | $1,218.90 | |