| 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 | $195.89 | 11.245% | $217.9178 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.90 | 5.761% | $250.5478 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.65 | 12.453% | $215.5162 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.46 | 3.443% | $114.2631 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 7.726% | $214.9672 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.40 | 3.564% | $180.6156 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.75 | 5.221% | $108.1146 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.60 | $1,301.9423 | $1,301.95 | $1,301.85 | $1,301.90 | |