| 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 | $203.48 | 13.581% | $231.1146 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.71 | 3.774% | $236.3038 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.55 | 7.589% | $218.9974 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.39 | 6.297% | $148.1674 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 7.631% | $158.7019 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.65 | 7.179% | $142.1729 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.45 | 12.643% | $114.2763 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.68 | $1,249.7343 | $1,249.73 | $1,249.70 | $1,249.80 | |