| 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 | $199.48 | 9.474% | $218.3787 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.68 | 10.730% | $191.2086 | $191.21 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.41 | 3.657% | $142.4351 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.45 | 5.555% | $133.4743 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.93 | 5.210% | $181.9397 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.61 | 13.731% | $285.0213 | $285.02 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.74 | 9.626% | $142.2288 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.30 | $1,294.6865 | $1,294.69 | $1,294.70 | $1,294.60 | |