| 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 | $194.35 | 12.255% | $218.1676 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.37 | 13.604% | $144.6974 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.53 | 8.671% | $267.9066 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.39 | 3.584% | $176.4968 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.49 | 13.297% | $97.9906 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.75 | 9.704% | $208.1633 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.41 | 7.494% | $26.2393 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.29 | $1,139.6616 | $1,139.67 | $1,139.65 | $1,139.70 | |