| 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 | $213.50 | 12.678% | $240.5675 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.51 | 9.578% | $186.8414 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.79 | 13.283% | $253.516 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.70 | 13.765% | $146.4156 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.74 | 8.343% | $232.6558 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.55 | 6.685% | $108.3386 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.46 | 9.818% | $115.8141 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.25 | $1,284.1490 | $1,284.16 | $1,284.10 | $1,284.10 | |