| 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 | $200.72 | 6.547% | $213.8611 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.44 | 8.660% | $50.4617 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.90 | 5.595% | $264.9379 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 8.232% | $171.775 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.40 | 10.377% | $152.7618 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.53 | 6.220% | $57.9218 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.76 | 5.303% | $207.1942 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.46 | $1,118.9135 | $1,118.91 | $1,118.90 | $1,119.00 | |