| 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 | $196.79 | 13.765% | $223.8781 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.84 | 6.379% | $139.1863 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.99 | 8.606% | $104.2509 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.30 | 7.506% | $233.6105 | $233.61 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 12.329% | $281.3617 | $281.36 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.83 | 3.124% | $94.6988 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.51 | 13.715% | $159.7809 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.74 | $1,236.7672 | $1,236.77 | $1,236.80 | $1,236.90 | |