| 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 | $201.34 | 6.222% | $213.8674 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.72 | 9.213% | $244.3313 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.87 | 11.614% | $205.2247 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.71 | 9.766% | $117.1313 | $117.13 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.71 | 11.528% | $7.4835 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.72 | 10.198% | $265.2686 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.70 | 7.854% | $95.6665 | $95.67 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.77 | $1,148.9733 | $1,148.97 | $1,148.95 | $1,149.00 | |