| 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 | $199.75 | 6.780% | $213.2931 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.58 | 3.613% | $215.0799 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 8.524% | $217.9922 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.60 | 9.591% | $260.3882 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.60 | 5.434% | $122.936 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.97 | 3.476% | $14.4556 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.49 | 7.107% | $238.3024 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.86 | $1,282.4474 | $1,282.45 | $1,282.50 | $1,282.50 | |