| 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 | $206.92 | 3.443% | $214.0443 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.89 | 5.475% | $159.1512 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.99 | 3.362% | $145.7301 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.51 | 4.227% | $203.7742 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.49 | 6.680% | $227.7511 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.27 | 6.465% | $133.3687 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 12.693% | $273.0551 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.37 | $1,356.8747 | $1,356.87 | $1,356.85 | $1,357.00 | |