| 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 | $196.78 | 8.636% | $213.7739 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.73 | 12.714% | $70.7055 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.68 | 8.192% | $225.7751 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.36 | 6.698% | $183.9047 | $183.90 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.38 | 12.237% | $240.6137 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 9.196% | $268.0434 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.36 | 9.654% | $144.0415 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.76 | $1,346.8578 | $1,346.85 | $1,346.85 | $1,346.80 | |