| 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 | $192.74 | 12.175% | $216.2061 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.73 | 5.466% | $130.4931 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.51 | 6.858% | $186.4779 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.57 | 7.308% | $231.3239 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.84 | 7.421% | $163.108 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.51 | 9.350% | $102.2532 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.58 | 13.353% | $271.5711 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.48 | $1,301.4333 | $1,301.43 | $1,301.40 | $1,301.50 | |