| 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 | $198.98 | 7.580% | $214.0627 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.27 | 6.560% | $83.4045 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.56 | 3.127% | $93.3918 | $93.39 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.91 | 12.525% | $114.6742 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.45 | 7.782% | $214.9712 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.36 | 11.215% | $278.4379 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.26 | 4.796% | $132.3154 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.79 | $1,131.2577 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.30 | |