| 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 | $199.94 | 8.554% | $217.0429 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.72 | 11.766% | $237.7486 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.82 | 10.219% | $186.0717 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 6.525% | $264.9064 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.51 | 6.508% | $74.0337 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.45 | 6.280% | $197.0963 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.91 | 12.465% | $255.1943 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.03 | $1,432.0939 | $1,432.09 | $1,432.10 | $1,432.00 | |