| 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 | $197.77 | 8.843% | $215.2588 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.87 | 12.407% | $156.0996 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.62 | 6.309% | $173.9428 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.95 | 13.737% | $228.5545 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 8.458% | $272.0777 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.79 | 11.392% | $224.7779 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.74 | 10.242% | $161.7691 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.60 | $1,432.4804 | $1,432.48 | $1,432.50 | $1,432.60 | |