| 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 | $204.78 | 6.521% | $218.1337 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.79 | 4.681% | $207.0485 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.31 | 7.496% | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.64 | 9.865% | $216.0385 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.31 | 10.652% | $237.1383 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.57 | 7.143% | $161.3252 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.31 | 12.738% | $228.0802 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,373.71 | $1,490.6144 | $1,490.62 | $1,490.70 | $1,490.50 | |