| 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 | $201.79 | 10.688% | $223.3573 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.50 | 6.484% | $212.4356 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.38 | 8.484% | $216.2954 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.67 | 8.704% | $50.7322 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.77 | 6.314% | $109.2589 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.39 | 5.386% | $143.736 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.35 | 11.455% | $218.8419 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.85 | $1,174.6573 | $1,174.67 | $1,174.70 | $1,174.60 | |