| 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 | $200.60 | 6.873% | $214.3872 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.94 | 13.809% | $177.4738 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.48 | 10.214% | $128.3773 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.71 | 11.833% | $124.9286 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.54 | 5.323% | $214.3744 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 12.334% | $160.9634 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.40 | 4.356% | $118.3397 | $118.34 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.96 | $1,138.8444 | $1,138.84 | $1,138.85 | $1,138.90 | |