| 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 | $193.78 | 12.586% | $218.1692 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.95 | 11.159% | $27.7342 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.58 | 10.872% | $141.4505 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.88 | 9.530% | $261.6453 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 5.592% | $152.0419 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.92 | 10.617% | $220.0393 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.90 | 8.356% | $238.2748 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.00 | $1,259.3552 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.30 | |