| 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 | $207.84 | 6.170% | $220.6637 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.96 | 10.866% | $215.0357 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.73 | 11.359% | $275.8697 | $275.87 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 10.435% | $186.0388 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.91 | 6.117% | $79.4922 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.97 | 7.770% | $238.1394 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.85 | 11.549% | $186.1195 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.72 | $1,401.3590 | $1,401.36 | $1,401.35 | $1,401.30 | |