| 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 | $194.48 | 12.435% | $218.6636 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 10.776% | $86.1505 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.64 | 7.212% | $172.2254 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.78 | 9.786% | $228.1134 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 6.497% | $260.3532 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.36 | 6.360% | $232.2477 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 11.510% | $41.7493 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.94 | $1,239.5031 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | |