| 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 | $193.70 | 9.643% | $212.3785 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.36 | 13.664% | $258.4265 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.31 | 13.157% | $156.5074 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.72 | 4.438% | $172.0303 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.30 | 7.863% | $16.503 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.77 | 6.635% | $131.9821 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 6.525% | $246.4989 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.56 | $1,194.3267 | $1,194.33 | $1,194.40 | $1,194.30 | |