| 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 | $188.78 | 6.615% | $201.2678 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.64 | 12.460% | $216.6429 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.43 | 12.604% | $236.9526 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.57 | 7.640% | $267.5607 | $267.56 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.57 | 13.308% | $43.7029 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.31 | 12.616% | $160.2638 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.49 | 12.717% | $133.5584 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.79 | $1,259.9491 | $1,259.94 | $1,259.90 | $1,260.10 | |