| 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 | $201.77 | 6.301% | $214.4835 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 4.579% | $53.0529 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.59 | 6.376% | $239.9736 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.34 | 12.657% | $185.1405 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.45 | 11.464% | $239.0345 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.73 | 5.827% | $211.3683 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 10.117% | $241.0902 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.55 | $1,384.1435 | $1,384.13 | $1,384.15 | $1,384.20 | |