| 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 | $218.84 | 13.438% | $248.2477 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.52 | 7.455% | $193.9778 | $193.98 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.56 | 11.303% | $259.9593 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.62 | 12.726% | $177.6787 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.95 | 12.735% | $188.2111 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.81 | 11.757% | $211.0084 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.35 | 10.647% | $267.0465 | $267.05 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,387.65 | $1,546.1295 | $1,546.14 | $1,546.15 | $1,546.10 | |