| 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 | $197.79 | 13.176% | $223.8508 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.40 | 6.515% | $214.5212 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.35 | 8.709% | $226.4952 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.31 | 9.690% | $160.4874 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.74 | 7.689% | $77.2561 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.94 | 10.358% | $145.6063 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.93 | 5.742% | $247.3623 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.46 | $1,295.5793 | $1,295.59 | $1,295.55 | $1,295.70 | |