| 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 | $199.41 | 8.496% | $216.3519 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.69 | 12.349% | $210.8678 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.62 | 10.199% | $213.3673 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.93 | 10.325% | $252.567 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.40 | 11.152% | $31.5672 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.61 | 13.373% | $247.8447 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.58 | 11.144% | $202.9267 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.24 | $1,375.4926 | $1,375.50 | $1,375.45 | $1,375.60 | |