| 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 | $198.27 | 9.708% | $217.5181 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.95 | 4.463% | $255.8821 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.68 | 11.499% | $149.0519 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.90 | 13.540% | $106.6141 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.96 | 13.734% | $216.0491 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.58 | 6.227% | $95.1581 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.79 | 11.203% | $251.0853 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.13 | $1,291.3587 | $1,291.36 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.40 | |