| 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 | $210.48 | 6.156% | $223.4371 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 6.775% | $162.8319 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.51 | 7.140% | $240.54 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 7.821% | $261.8864 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.68 | 13.592% | $30.3063 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.70 | 10.690% | $188.9478 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.57 | 7.186% | $261.0729 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.33 | $1,369.0224 | $1,369.03 | $1,369.05 | $1,368.90 | |