| 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 | $184.55 | 7.537% | $198.4595 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.61 | 4.795% | $218.6128 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.43 | 12.535% | $213.1751 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.58 | 10.838% | $49.4116 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.58 | 10.294% | $266.4482 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.96 | 4.244% | $253.2712 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.38 | 6.216% | $187.3438 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.09 | $1,386.7222 | $1,386.72 | $1,386.70 | $1,386.70 | |