| 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 | $200.86 | 6.425% | $213.7653 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.81 | 6.760% | $206.9116 | $206.91 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.71 | 13.565% | $59.8601 | $59.86 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.37 | 12.384% | $204.9547 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.28 | 3.208% | $104.5291 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 10.674% | $214.2095 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.27 | 8.413% | $242.0537 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.85 | $1,246.2840 | $1,246.28 | $1,246.25 | $1,246.40 | |