| 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 | $192.78 | 11.389% | $214.7357 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.41 | 7.545% | $240.2663 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.35 | 3.833% | $154.0363 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.38 | 7.626% | $227.4998 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.33 | 10.658% | $199.5496 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.79 | 7.368% | $88.89 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 9.186% | $271.5019 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.70 | $1,396.4796 | $1,396.49 | $1,396.50 | $1,396.40 | |