| 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 | $200.62 | 6.383% | $213.4256 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 9.323% | $212.502 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.26 | 13.361% | $161.2674 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.65 | 11.529% | $125.6374 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 10.662% | $183.2341 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.91 | 10.505% | $56.2581 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.59 | 6.559% | $200.9596 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.99 | $1,153.2842 | $1,153.29 | $1,153.30 | $1,153.30 | |