| 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 | $214.68 | 6.398% | $228.4152 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.75 | 3.680% | $138.672 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.87 | 13.844% | $263.9701 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 8.124% | $54.9811 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.27 | 13.585% | $30.9746 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.45 | 8.443% | $211.9518 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.70 | 8.473% | $209.0275 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.57 | $1,137.9923 | $1,137.99 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.10 | |