| 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 | $200.75 | 3.387% | $207.5494 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.67 | 5.612% | $190.8092 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.91 | 6.796% | $247.6706 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.81 | 13.748% | $259.1293 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.35 | 10.722% | $141.0045 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 8.416% | $34.5739 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.90 | 10.679% | $214.6066 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.28 | $1,295.3435 | $1,295.34 | $1,295.30 | $1,295.30 | |