| 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 | $201.48 | 5.865% | $213.2968 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 6.495% | $210.6471 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.85 | 9.423% | $243.8492 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.32 | 9.544% | $119.7535 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.85 | 6.743% | $230.4048 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 11.788% | $83.0808 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.39 | 9.530% | $184.4376 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.01 | $1,285.4698 | $1,285.47 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.40 | |