| 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 | $198.73 | 13.472% | $225.5029 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.67 | 7.406% | $233.7906 | $233.79 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 6.727% | $225.4928 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.93 | 6.186% | $196.3698 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.69 | 13.453% | $87.0071 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.36 | 3.351% | $216.3757 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.82 | 10.447% | $201.9192 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.48 | $1,386.4581 | $1,386.46 | $1,386.45 | $1,386.50 | |