| 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 | $214.50 | 5.496% | $226.2889 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.66 | 3.132% | $251.2914 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.35 | 8.665% | $105.7854 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.65 | 4.684% | $56.163 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.35 | 13.814% | $27.7137 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.72 | 11.148% | $13.0265 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.63 | 13.102% | $211.0823 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.86 | $891.3512 | $891.35 | $891.40 | $891.40 | |