| 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 | $201.72 | 6.323% | $214.4748 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.73 | 11.106% | $215.2457 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.62 | 12.714% | $263.3224 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.34 | 13.552% | $241.1163 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.76 | 13.245% | $240.9401 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.46 | 13.828% | $199.7226 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.27 | 3.717% | $167.2644 | $167.26 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,390.90 | $1,542.0863 | $1,542.08 | $1,542.00 | $1,542.00 | |