| 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 | $189.45 | 12.630% | $213.3775 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.99 | 13.564% | $243.0156 | $243.02 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.90 | 8.648% | $195.4578 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.30 | 11.825% | $270.952 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 9.310% | $262.7594 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.74 | 9.383% | $85.0343 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.51 | 8.707% | $14.6863 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.27 | $1,285.2829 | $1,285.29 | $1,285.30 | $1,285.40 | |