| 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 | $198.99 | 13.188% | $225.2328 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.42 | 10.441% | $253.3737 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.97 | 6.305% | $151.9843 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.31 | 4.691% | $175.1585 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.92 | 9.737% | $184.2704 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.64 | 13.687% | $161.0263 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.62 | 8.118% | $131.4931 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.87 | $1,282.5391 | $1,282.53 | $1,282.55 | $1,282.60 | |