| 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 | $190.40 | 13.313% | $215.748 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.29 | 9.320% | $178.5086 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.59 | 9.608% | $225.3431 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.33 | 5.605% | $213.6706 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.38 | 3.394% | $258.8779 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.74 | 6.600% | $186.2728 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.29 | 13.367% | $278.0779 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,432.02 | $1,556.4989 | $1,556.50 | $1,556.50 | $1,556.50 | |