| 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 | $178.78 | 8.598% | $194.1515 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.42 | 4.258% | $242.3164 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.32 | 7.848% | $225.7474 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.34 | 9.558% | $223.8708 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.36 | 11.340% | $150.7098 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.65 | 3.768% | $140.7613 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.71 | 3.708% | $121.0376 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.58 | $1,298.5948 | $1,298.60 | $1,298.55 | $1,298.60 | |