| 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 | $197.41 | 6.799% | $210.8319 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.74 | 4.711% | $193.4431 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.94 | 7.840% | $140.1273 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 13.345% | $252.3173 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.58 | 11.555% | $260.5702 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.30 | 10.748% | $50.1688 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.69 | 8.519% | $177.6348 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.27 | $1,285.0934 | $1,285.09 | $1,285.10 | $1,285.00 | |