| 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 | $103.42 | 12.446% | $116.2917 | $116.29 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.42 | 9.450% | $214.9817 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.88 | 12.490% | $282.2149 | $282.21 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.29 | 10.499% | $178.2238 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.34 | 4.768% | $202.5585 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.91 | 3.156% | $250.5762 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.28 | 5.205% | $144.4254 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.54 | $1,389.2722 | $1,389.27 | $1,389.30 | $1,389.30 | |