| 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 | $198.71 | 8.754% | $216.1051 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.82 | 10.782% | $263.4618 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.54 | 3.259% | $189.5216 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.35 | 13.673% | $175.4543 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 5.266% | $149.9935 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.85 | 6.515% | $79.7265 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.49 | 11.680% | $161.3664 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.25 | $1,235.6292 | $1,235.63 | $1,235.60 | $1,235.70 | |