| 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 | $190.51 | 3.595% | $197.3588 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 7.796% | $158.3092 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 7.863% | $267.1982 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.31 | 8.851% | $207.1543 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 8.212% | $23.482 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.99 | 4.625% | $152.742 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.81 | 7.530% | $208.4039 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.90 | $1,214.6484 | $1,214.64 | $1,214.65 | $1,214.70 | |