| 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 | $195.60 | 11.694% | $218.4735 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.68 | 12.125% | $264.2562 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.65 | 10.871% | $108.2655 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.98 | 12.821% | $133.1062 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.72 | 3.325% | $121.6342 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.56 | 11.497% | $176.7896 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.83 | 10.448% | $262.6785 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.02 | $1,285.2037 | $1,285.21 | $1,285.20 | $1,285.30 | |