| 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 | $194.26 | 7.724% | $209.2646 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.31 | 6.227% | $151.1716 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.90 | 13.160% | $99.4676 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.46 | 8.855% | $253.0443 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 3.573% | $143.6454 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.35 | 6.206% | $119.3224 | $119.32 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.96 | 13.594% | $252.1332 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.93 | $1,228.0491 | $1,228.04 | $1,228.00 | $1,228.00 | |