| 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 | $200.42 | 6.331% | $213.1086 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.44 | 8.865% | $200.7906 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.63 | 12.437% | $277.3034 | $277.30 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.99 | 8.289% | $42.2219 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.50 | 9.737% | $168.4463 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.53 | 7.729% | $136.3095 | $136.31 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 3.847% | $150.142 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.09 | $1,188.3223 | $1,188.32 | $1,188.30 | $1,188.20 | |