| 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 | $189.96 | 11.536% | $211.8738 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.52 | 5.430% | $253.5802 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.89 | 3.593% | $166.6708 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.97 | 12.624% | $210.5731 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.97 | 10.396% | $114.7787 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.73 | 11.471% | $105.5965 | $105.60 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.62 | 13.401% | $184.4127 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.66 | $1,247.4858 | $1,247.48 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.60 | |