| 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 | $200.93 | 3.425% | $207.8119 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.99 | 7.751% | $215.4912 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.34 | 8.489% | $270.5065 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.41 | 5.734% | $146.3464 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.94 | 3.193% | $143.3764 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.80 | 6.675% | $230.2047 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.31 | 6.746% | $231.9697 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,360.72 | $1,445.7068 | $1,445.71 | $1,445.70 | $1,445.70 | |