| 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 | $191.96 | 13.729% | $218.3142 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 5.856% | $79.826 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.94 | 8.459% | $242.8831 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.35 | 12.569% | $277.3137 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.62 | 7.289% | $113.3186 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.30 | 8.141% | $159.2917 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.32 | 5.270% | $104.5542 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.90 | $1,195.5015 | $1,195.49 | $1,195.50 | $1,195.50 | |