| 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 | $195.81 | 6.815% | $209.1545 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.32 | 12.245% | $154.1348 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 3.333% | $30.5762 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 10.827% | $127.7946 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.32 | 13.862% | $238.3359 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.61 | 11.273% | $205.4211 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.83 | 7.489% | $183.6235 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.79 | $1,149.0406 | $1,149.03 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.00 | |