| 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 | $209.86 | 6.649% | $223.8136 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.89 | 13.582% | $163.4331 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 12.106% | $280.8367 | $280.84 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 6.332% | $139.9967 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.91 | 12.230% | $57.1363 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.30 | 11.712% | $223.7591 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.32 | 10.102% | $48.7972 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.45 | $1,137.7727 | $1,137.78 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.70 | |