| 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 | $214.76 | 6.471% | $228.6571 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 7.221% | $253.5777 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.84 | 10.816% | $231.4281 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.44 | 6.500% | $62.2386 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.91 | 12.760% | $31.4713 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.70 | 13.484% | $213.0095 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.87 | 12.139% | $260.0167 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.02 | $1,280.3990 | $1,280.41 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.40 | |