| 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 | $197.57 | 13.574% | $224.3882 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.85 | 13.537% | $254.1526 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.67 | 13.329% | $208.1514 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.37 | 5.827% | $232.1527 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.82 | 5.700% | $78.0277 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.61 | 5.648% | $29.1694 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.28 | 9.855% | $135.4292 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.17 | $1,161.4712 | $1,161.47 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.60 | |