| 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 | $200.74 | 6.168% | $213.1216 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.45 | 11.862% | $164.9405 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.65 | 6.582% | $191.4746 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.94 | 12.621% | $266.8442 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.99 | 12.532% | $145.155 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.60 | 8.132% | $206.0996 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.76 | 6.265% | $86.8823 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.13 | $1,274.5178 | $1,274.51 | $1,274.50 | $1,274.50 | |