| 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 | $127.48 | 6.814% | $136.1665 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.27 | 6.822% | $266.2752 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.93 | 6.695% | $16.9965 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.43 | 8.376% | $228.0556 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.68 | 8.109% | $163.9797 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.73 | 6.358% | $158.1863 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.84 | 9.544% | $246.2987 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.36 | $1,215.9585 | $1,215.98 | $1,216.00 | $1,216.10 | |