| 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 | $201.78 | 6.699% | $215.2972 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.78 | 5.357% | $7.1432 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.67 | 3.170% | $234.8871 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.41 | 13.434% | $252.2886 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.42 | 13.500% | $141.2167 | $141.22 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.40 | 7.254% | $262.1288 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.51 | 7.704% | $197.6476 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.97 | $1,310.6092 | $1,310.62 | $1,310.65 | $1,310.50 | |