| 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 | $201.78 | 6.267% | $214.4256 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.50 | 8.693% | $267.9282 | $267.93 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 4.648% | $178.6446 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.72 | 7.767% | $158.1157 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 3.240% | $217.8261 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.79 | 10.723% | $209.034 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.47 | 7.620% | $146.869 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.96 | $1,392.8432 | $1,392.85 | $1,392.90 | $1,392.70 | |