| 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 | $193.75 | 12.257% | $217.4979 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.29 | 6.221% | $201.0657 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.43 | 10.445% | $212.5293 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.70 | 4.248% | $168.569 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.45 | 13.317% | $163.6864 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.87 | 7.241% | $260.4562 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 11.805% | $155.0624 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.18 | $1,378.8669 | $1,378.88 | $1,378.85 | $1,379.00 | |