| 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 | $199.90 | 7.444% | $214.7806 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.85 | 4.564% | $144.1415 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.30 | 11.668% | $135.4533 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.47 | 10.639% | $149.8827 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 12.132% | $272.2341 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.34 | 11.679% | $218.1538 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 4.525% | $206.5414 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.24 | $1,341.1874 | $1,341.17 | $1,341.25 | $1,341.20 | |