| 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 | $102.83 | 6.403% | $109.4142 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.72 | 12.649% | $157.3932 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 8.374% | $254.4405 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.33 | 13.134% | $79.5671 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 9.805% | $239.0016 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.86 | 9.414% | $173.8151 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 12.665% | $200.0592 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.75 | $1,213.6909 | $1,213.69 | $1,213.65 | $1,213.70 | |