| 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 | $186.99 | 11.856% | $209.1595 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.34 | 6.365% | $171.6093 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.45 | 6.221% | $152.374 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 4.393% | $47.4988 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.52 | 12.656% | $43.3951 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.58 | 4.222% | $228.8507 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.95 | 8.857% | $262.2909 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.33 | $1,115.1783 | $1,115.18 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.30 | |