| 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 | $132.31 | 12.169% | $148.4108 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.35 | 5.373% | $219.5446 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.36 | 6.509% | $250.6796 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.65 | 13.438% | $194.7163 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.93 | 13.251% | $161.8697 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.68 | 12.864% | $56.0708 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 6.506% | $264.8059 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.91 | $1,296.0977 | $1,296.10 | $1,296.05 | $1,296.10 | |