| 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 | $214.41 | 9.768% | $235.3536 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.37 | 5.447% | $191.2492 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.67 | 9.200% | $185.2796 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.43 | 10.171% | $209.7986 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.25 | 11.245% | $222.7681 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.44 | 6.751% | $156.3262 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 13.364% | $204.6787 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.12 | $1,405.4540 | $1,405.46 | $1,405.50 | $1,405.50 | |