| 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 | $198.78 | 7.414% | $213.5175 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.32 | 9.863% | $175.0337 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.74 | 6.150% | $245.992 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.73 | 10.361% | $28.3959 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.52 | 6.778% | $254.6869 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 7.242% | $18.0274 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.44 | 7.145% | $257.6194 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.34 | $1,193.2728 | $1,193.28 | $1,193.30 | $1,193.20 | |