| 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 | $196.34 | 9.736% | $215.4557 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.49 | 11.678% | $152.4293 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.34 | 13.353% | $279.2338 | $279.23 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.48 | 9.667% | $122.2568 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.42 | 5.240% | $140.4112 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.54 | 11.413% | $182.2048 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.41 | 13.772% | $166.5736 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.02 | $1,258.5652 | $1,258.56 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.60 | |