| 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 | $189.55 | 12.347% | $212.9537 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.34 | 13.693% | $156.146 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 3.423% | $218.1708 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.80 | 10.367% | $187.4032 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.52 | 4.502% | $109.2255 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.65 | 3.744% | $250.6974 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.47 | 8.234% | $131.4718 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.28 | $1,266.0684 | $1,266.07 | $1,266.05 | $1,266.10 | |