| 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 | $195.55 | 12.482% | $219.9586 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.81 | 13.191% | $185.4182 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.27 | 5.635% | $8.736 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.66 | 8.165% | $171.6146 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 6.554% | $158.4458 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.39 | 6.185% | $137.3928 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.76 | 3.517% | $257.5089 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.14 | $1,139.0749 | $1,139.08 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.00 | |