| 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 | $201.68 | 6.825% | $215.4447 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.39 | 10.625% | $117.6939 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.41 | 5.295% | $19.3848 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 8.115% | $262.5897 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.29 | 6.564% | $226.2247 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.90 | 5.815% | $230.5709 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.98 | 3.852% | $187.9513 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.53 | $1,259.8600 | $1,259.84 | $1,259.85 | $1,259.90 | |