| 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 | $191.97 | 13.750% | $218.3659 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.57 | 13.408% | $156.0154 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 7.614% | $265.5806 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.31 | 11.202% | $250.5492 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.69 | 8.649% | $111.5717 | $111.57 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 6.685% | $124.4587 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 7.371% | $155.237 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.57 | $1,281.7785 | $1,281.79 | $1,281.75 | $1,281.80 | |