| 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 | $210.95 | 6.486% | $224.6322 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.87 | 8.389% | $174.3654 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.84 | 8.274% | $212.0438 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.72 | 9.162% | $9.5189 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.30 | 6.490% | $40.7857 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 10.748% | $19.6578 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.74 | 10.499% | $14.0776 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.17 | $695.0814 | $695.09 | $695.10 | $695.10 | |