| 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 | $185.80 | 13.853% | $211.5389 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.43 | 4.277% | $239.2427 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.71 | 6.263% | $62.387 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 12.177% | $195.6479 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.38 | 7.413% | $72.3749 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.48 | 7.613% | $127.4999 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.84 | 6.538% | $236.3439 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.05 | $1,145.0352 | $1,145.03 | $1,145.05 | $1,144.90 | |