| 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 | $197.75 | 6.725% | $211.0487 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.51 | 8.429% | $228.2539 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.91 | 8.198% | $158.9537 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.83 | 8.719% | $115.0573 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.94 | 10.400% | $263.7898 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.52 | 7.590% | $110.3013 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.27 | 11.218% | $271.6722 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.73 | $1,359.0769 | $1,359.07 | $1,359.05 | $1,359.20 | |