| 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 | $52.78 | 12.150% | $59.1928 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.60 | 12.171% | $219.4065 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.44 | 3.307% | $194.6717 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.89 | 5.537% | $163.4663 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.38 | 13.506% | $158.2047 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.74 | 11.216% | $197.6753 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.83 | 3.242% | $242.4432 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.66 | $1,235.0605 | $1,235.06 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.10 | |