| 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 | $212.61 | 11.371% | $236.7859 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.54 | 3.270% | $221.5555 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.51 | 8.248% | $209.4707 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.74 | 4.226% | $177.9555 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.34 | 8.854% | $164.7396 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.64 | 5.837% | $209.1762 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 5.579% | $263.7575 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,390.20 | $1,483.4409 | $1,483.46 | $1,483.45 | $1,483.60 | |