| 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 | $195.84 | 9.566% | $214.5741 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.72 | 8.356% | $240.2469 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.39 | 3.398% | $171.01 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.74 | 3.726% | $126.276 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.58 | 3.163% | $250.2528 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.73 | 5.777% | $155.2066 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.49 | 3.869% | $54.5208 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.49 | $1,212.0872 | $1,212.09 | $1,212.05 | $1,212.10 | |