| 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 | $215.27 | 7.850% | $232.1687 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.60 | 12.708% | $148.3237 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.78 | 7.373% | $248.8691 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.50 | 12.580% | $215.5907 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.57 | 9.254% | $263.9249 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.56 | 11.336% | $69.6518 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.35 | 7.585% | $60.6241 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.63 | $1,239.1530 | $1,239.14 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.20 | |