| 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 | $182.87 | 6.850% | $195.3966 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.51 | 6.562% | $233.9142 | $233.91 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.37 | 13.403% | $85.4718 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 11.725% | $55.5608 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.25 | 13.134% | $281.9865 | $281.99 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.62 | 13.170% | $230.4368 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.25 | 12.476% | $76.7649 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.60 | $1,159.5316 | $1,159.53 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.60 | |