| 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 | $200.74 | 6.519% | $213.8262 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.74 | 11.675% | $84.5826 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.89 | 13.380% | $164.2763 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.73 | 4.427% | $142.783 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.30 | 12.576% | $97.1531 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.42 | 8.544% | $263.1324 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 7.564% | $255.529 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.38 | $1,221.2826 | $1,221.28 | $1,221.40 | $1,221.30 | |