| 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 | $201.71 | 5.779% | $213.3668 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.89 | 8.395% | $76.8412 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.32 | 12.473% | $227.5554 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.60 | 13.467% | $243.5002 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.49 | 6.372% | $260.0689 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.99 | 12.538% | $58.5085 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.42 | 12.301% | $271.1171 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.42 | $1,350.9581 | $1,350.97 | $1,350.90 | $1,351.00 | |