| 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 | $198.88 | 7.618% | $214.0307 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.26 | 8.668% | $227.3987 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.47 | 13.676% | $106.253 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.43 | 6.511% | $111.2294 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.77 | 5.844% | $189.2173 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.46 | 3.727% | $55.4525 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 9.785% | $251.7041 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.54 | $1,155.2857 | $1,155.28 | $1,155.30 | $1,155.30 | |