| 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 | $200.75 | 7.495% | $215.7962 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.79 | 13.518% | $205.2292 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.58 | 10.224% | $136.2148 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.75 | 5.632% | $196.2114 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.56 | 6.254% | $234.3538 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.89 | 11.618% | $253.2501 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.61 | 7.667% | $176.154 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.93 | $1,417.2095 | $1,417.20 | $1,417.20 | $1,417.30 | |