| 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 | $215.43 | 6.470% | $229.3683 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.41 | 6.342% | $219.5005 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.35 | 5.356% | $230.0448 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.40 | 12.789% | $73.764 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.72 | 13.822% | $41.7954 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.82 | 12.561% | $260.9389 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.99 | 12.317% | $139.2618 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.12 | $1,194.6737 | $1,194.67 | $1,194.65 | $1,194.70 | |