| 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 | $203.35 | 5.299% | $214.1255 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.90 | 10.466% | $241.8101 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.98 | 11.345% | $254.9578 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.78 | 12.257% | $234.3702 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.48 | 12.677% | $272.0924 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 4.784% | $161.0006 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.87 | 3.843% | $209.6279 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.01 | $1,587.9845 | $1,587.99 | $1,588.00 | $1,588.00 | |