| 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 | $200.46 | 7.139% | $214.7708 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.51 | 7.748% | $138.467 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.36 | 4.302% | $106.7635 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.50 | 10.700% | $224.1675 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.31 | 7.474% | $201.3095 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 8.290% | $9.0639 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.73 | 5.133% | $179.4936 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.24 | $1,074.0358 | $1,074.03 | $1,073.95 | $1,074.20 | |