| 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 | $101.87 | 12.269% | $114.3684 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.65 | 6.743% | $230.1913 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 5.211% | $264.0375 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.28 | 7.244% | $87.1679 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.77 | 12.350% | $185.1191 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.71 | 3.607% | $240.0678 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 8.763% | $263.4784 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.49 | $1,384.4304 | $1,384.44 | $1,384.40 | $1,384.50 | |