| 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 | $215.43 | 13.298% | $244.0779 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.26 | 13.704% | $250.4444 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.72 | 13.214% | $161.579 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 8.406% | $156.0288 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.34 | 7.655% | $251.2022 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.44 | 11.148% | $212.7817 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.48 | 9.140% | $11.4379 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.60 | $1,287.5519 | $1,287.55 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.50 | |