| 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 | $197.37 | 8.553% | $214.2511 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.49 | 6.658% | $190.3739 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.78 | 8.532% | $172.3271 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.63 | 12.170% | $280.01 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.93 | 12.385% | $130.2879 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 7.165% | $173.1358 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 3.821% | $46.2003 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.26 | $1,206.5861 | $1,206.59 | $1,206.60 | $1,206.60 | |