| 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 | $193.33 | 12.671% | $217.8268 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.51 | 8.421% | $154.5108 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.55 | 12.773% | $220.5276 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.77 | 5.731% | $92.8001 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.98 | 13.175% | $121.0746 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.83 | 5.801% | $256.9166 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.87 | 8.745% | $235.8353 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.84 | $1,299.4918 | $1,299.50 | $1,299.50 | $1,299.40 | |