| 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 | $188.43 | 13.784% | $214.4032 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.77 | 3.502% | $52.548 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.95 | 13.353% | $158.6375 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.73 | 6.557% | $261.8425 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.59 | 8.182% | $24.4383 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.64 | 9.699% | $213.5181 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.43 | 11.785% | $260.9397 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.54 | $1,186.3273 | $1,186.33 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.10 | |