| 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 | $199.43 | 6.833% | $213.0571 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.83 | 10.429% | $170.9772 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 10.740% | $152.4668 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.49 | 10.407% | $137.4457 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.43 | 13.826% | $236.1093 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.41 | 9.299% | $258.3938 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.83 | 8.250% | $128.6335 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.10 | $1,297.0834 | $1,297.09 | $1,297.10 | $1,297.10 | |