| 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 | $190.62 | 12.807% | $215.0327 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.46 | 12.837% | $282.6116 | $282.61 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.67 | 6.636% | $251.3091 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.50 | 9.261% | $175.3639 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.38 | 6.145% | $70.4591 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.73 | 5.659% | $263.8622 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.38 | 6.716% | $257.5911 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,394.74 | $1,516.2297 | $1,516.22 | $1,516.20 | $1,516.30 | |