| 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 | $200.37 | 7.433% | $215.2635 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.66 | 13.547% | $156.3088 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.90 | 13.465% | $204.1235 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.30 | 7.727% | $102.6638 | $102.66 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.68 | 3.502% | $152.8518 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.73 | 11.781% | $166.2519 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.65 | 11.601% | $249.5956 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.29 | $1,247.0589 | $1,247.05 | $1,247.00 | $1,247.20 | |