| 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 | $175.64 | 12.438% | $197.4861 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 5.612% | $115.5712 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.53 | 12.663% | $265.3552 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.31 | 6.705% | $161.4553 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.46 | 10.591% | $138.7475 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.87 | 10.276% | $247.9776 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.33 | 5.127% | $238.9852 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.57 | $1,365.5781 | $1,365.60 | $1,365.60 | $1,365.70 | |