| 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 | $190.43 | 13.665% | $216.4523 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.96 | 13.620% | $193.1086 | $193.11 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.80 | 9.775% | $222.6237 | $222.62 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.29 | 7.805% | $179.2689 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.40 | 9.102% | $136.8139 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.32 | 6.349% | $33.3085 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.62 | 5.368% | $256.6975 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.82 | $1,238.2734 | $1,238.27 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.30 | |