| 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 | $189.64 | 8.235% | $205.2569 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.59 | 13.611% | $217.6673 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.43 | 10.516% | $275.6601 | $275.66 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.46 | 3.734% | $144.6674 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.29 | 11.869% | $177.0774 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.73 | 8.819% | $62.8212 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.70 | 5.707% | $244.9231 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.84 | $1,328.0734 | $1,328.08 | $1,328.00 | $1,328.20 | |