| 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 | $195.88 | 11.507% | $218.4199 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.51 | 8.378% | $170.7062 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.98 | 12.724% | $225.4255 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.76 | 6.255% | $146.3769 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.82 | 4.288% | $134.3438 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.34 | 13.782% | $130.0983 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.25 | 3.753% | $118.5378 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.54 | $1,143.9084 | $1,143.92 | $1,143.95 | $1,143.80 | |