| 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 | $197.37 | 7.594% | $212.3583 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.39 | 4.812% | $225.7546 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.25 | 13.367% | $183.938 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.31 | 5.842% | $239.531 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.78 | 10.570% | $20.765 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.74 | 4.296% | $12.2444 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.91 | 12.653% | $195.9148 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.75 | $1,090.5061 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 | |