| 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 | $191.30 | 13.372% | $216.8806 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.48 | 9.582% | $191.1987 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.55 | 7.732% | $146.0307 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.98 | 12.249% | $262.6402 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.70 | 7.539% | $58.8238 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.83 | 6.297% | $172.0204 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.64 | 4.500% | $206.5338 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.48 | $1,254.1282 | $1,254.12 | $1,254.15 | $1,254.00 | |