| 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 | $201.90 | 6.214% | $214.4461 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.56 | 3.650% | $257.6324 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.35 | 11.815% | $220.6669 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.35 | 8.793% | $42.81 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.75 | 4.754% | $182.0101 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.97 | 11.660% | $73.6621 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.29 | 13.601% | $180.955 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.17 | $1,172.1826 | $1,172.19 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.20 | |