| 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 | $198.89 | 7.224% | $213.2578 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.99 | 12.722% | $190.4889 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.76 | 9.394% | $163.8285 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.79 | 8.822% | $185.8571 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.85 | 11.725% | $183.0614 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.96 | 7.697% | $255.1988 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 9.780% | $227.7935 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.74 | $1,419.4860 | $1,419.49 | $1,419.50 | $1,419.60 | |