| 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 | $189.45 | 8.805% | $206.1311 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.62 | 7.374% | $146.6944 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 12.124% | $98.4785 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.42 | 9.386% | $173.2893 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.64 | 10.596% | $265.0323 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 11.461% | $275.1303 | $275.13 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.81 | 8.450% | $216.6939 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.61 | $1,381.4498 | $1,381.44 | $1,381.55 | $1,381.40 | |