| 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 | $212.77 | 6.675% | $226.9724 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.39 | 6.333% | $163.1042 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.74 | 10.371% | $61.5208 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 12.520% | $281.9751 | $281.98 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.52 | 8.486% | $209.9421 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.68 | 12.686% | $261.0709 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.61 | 10.383% | $86.7721 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.31 | $1,291.3576 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.30 | $1,291.40 | |