| 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 | $197.53 | 8.828% | $214.9679 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.45 | 9.320% | $232.2503 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.35 | 7.318% | $265.4511 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.63 | 3.756% | $147.9872 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.42 | 10.390% | $57.8664 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.68 | 11.722% | $101.3095 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.61 | 12.779% | $279.2521 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.67 | $1,299.0845 | $1,299.09 | $1,299.05 | $1,299.30 | |