| 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 | $199.42 | 7.521% | $214.4184 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.26 | 5.858% | $261.7445 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.60 | 6.137% | $257.4884 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.75 | 7.856% | $259.6633 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.65 | 8.849% | $231.4674 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.34 | 13.438% | $78.6579 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.28 | 3.831% | $67.7809 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.30 | $1,371.2208 | $1,371.22 | $1,371.20 | $1,371.30 | |