| 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 | $214.91 | 6.805% | $229.5346 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.48 | 9.658% | $206.6834 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.54 | 7.828% | $149.3849 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.44 | 8.144% | $232.9854 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.85 | 10.226% | $261.0703 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 11.193% | $160.7851 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 10.765% | $177.0689 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.68 | $1,417.5126 | $1,417.51 | $1,417.55 | $1,417.60 | |