| 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 | $200.27 | 5.726% | $211.7375 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.59 | 13.194% | $167.063 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 12.165% | $183.3 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.73 | 9.547% | $65.4324 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.44 | 13.386% | $279.4285 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.63 | 8.340% | $105.7723 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.69 | 6.271% | $201.5855 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.77 | $1,214.3192 | $1,214.32 | $1,214.35 | $1,214.30 | |