| 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 | $237.41 | 5.799% | $251.1774 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.85 | 4.117% | $159.1428 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.52 | 9.321% | $140.4993 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.30 | 4.539% | $206.2554 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.30 | 6.362% | $200.2796 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.39 | 7.743% | $142.641 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.62 | 12.107% | $115.0442 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.39 | $1,215.0397 | $1,215.04 | $1,215.10 | $1,215.00 | |