| 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 | $194.85 | 8.393% | $211.2038 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.62 | 4.749% | $144.1556 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.43 | 3.724% | $246.2719 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 6.770% | $8.0611 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.46 | 8.803% | $143.0324 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.67 | 10.626% | $258.4998 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.91 | 13.593% | $197.5496 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.49 | $1,208.7742 | $1,208.77 | $1,208.75 | $1,208.80 | |