| 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 | $193.76 | 12.855% | $218.6678 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.65 | 3.488% | $81.3933 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.99 | 13.499% | $238.3366 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.25 | 5.551% | $148.0353 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.37 | 5.701% | $106.0921 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.74 | 12.628% | $142.7447 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.51 | 13.348% | $206.8714 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.27 | $1,142.1412 | $1,142.14 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.10 | |