| 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 | $190.64 | 13.223% | $215.8483 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.53 | 9.629% | $68.551 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 12.625% | $280.4137 | $280.41 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.44 | 6.598% | $142.2444 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.62 | 3.487% | $110.3378 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.57 | 7.422% | $219.7532 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.60 | 13.861% | $220.4349 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.38 | $1,257.5833 | $1,257.57 | $1,257.60 | $1,257.50 | |