| 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 | $201.60 | 6.715% | $215.1374 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.39 | 8.599% | $147.0322 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.37 | 13.624% | $160.6302 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 6.446% | $148.7796 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.74 | 5.536% | $17.6667 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.27 | 10.795% | $93.3669 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.70 | 13.635% | $250.7924 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.84 | $1,033.4054 | $1,033.41 | $1,033.45 | $1,033.40 | |