| 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 | $201.91 | 6.262% | $214.5536 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.88 | 6.754% | $167.4757 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.80 | 13.519% | $281.3001 | $281.30 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.43 | 5.804% | $41.7185 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.28 | 4.440% | $122.4872 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.65 | 7.110% | $152.7924 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.94 | 12.850% | $125.1958 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.89 | $1,105.5233 | $1,105.53 | $1,105.55 | $1,105.60 | |