| 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 | $198.67 | 11.770% | $222.0535 | $222.05 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 7.673% | $153.2617 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.88 | 13.671% | $218.1119 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 12.644% | $13.9904 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.62 | 5.246% | $26.964 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.60 | 6.521% | $231.7897 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.79 | 9.790% | $274.2444 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.32 | $1,140.4156 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.50 | |