| 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 | $191.91 | 13.632% | $218.0712 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 7.364% | $260.2503 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.33 | 8.873% | $138.628 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 9.587% | $86.4532 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.33 | 10.715% | $63.4729 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.26 | 13.208% | $140.6723 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 11.118% | $260.6495 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.69 | $1,168.1974 | $1,168.19 | $1,168.15 | $1,168.30 | |