| 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 | $186.95 | 13.749% | $212.6538 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.57 | 7.712% | $246.1973 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.87 | 6.307% | $239.0526 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.71 | 12.521% | $267.4737 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.60 | 4.623% | $197.319 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 3.696% | $150.2348 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.25 | 9.421% | $245.3766 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,435.83 | $1,558.3078 | $1,558.30 | $1,558.30 | $1,558.40 | |