| 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 | $220.54 | 6.175% | $234.1583 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.71 | 7.152% | $262.2117 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.91 | 6.760% | $233.7083 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.97 | 4.750% | $105.7661 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.65 | 10.656% | $167.8098 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.25 | 8.873% | $264.8336 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.84 | 13.404% | $84.8716 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.87 | $1,353.3594 | $1,353.36 | $1,353.30 | $1,353.40 | |