| 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 | $201.53 | 6.173% | $213.9704 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 5.737% | $80.7408 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.94 | 10.723% | $81.8686 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 10.439% | $249.548 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.31 | 11.398% | $184.152 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.53 | 10.443% | $238.0378 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.87 | 4.380% | $89.6311 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.50 | $1,137.9487 | $1,137.95 | $1,137.95 | $1,137.90 | |