| 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 | $215.84 | 13.787% | $245.5979 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.25 | 5.240% | $220.2147 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.28 | 12.157% | $180.8868 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.49 | 5.340% | $9.9968 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.28 | 13.677% | $251.5445 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.70 | 6.605% | $9.2746 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.32 | 9.470% | $241.1843 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.16 | $1,158.6996 | $1,158.69 | $1,158.70 | $1,158.70 | |