| 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 | $205.27 | 4.292% | $214.0802 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.64 | 7.567% | $78.1367 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.31 | 11.351% | $257.566 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.87 | 8.173% | $155.6285 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 5.414% | $187.0044 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.81 | 3.486% | $227.4726 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.39 | 13.737% | $270.0003 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.69 | $1,389.8887 | $1,389.89 | $1,389.90 | $1,389.90 | |