| 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 | $200.40 | 6.634% | $213.6945 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.56 | 5.344% | $140.6974 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.91 | 8.625% | $206.2897 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.35 | 6.811% | $105.0486 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 10.731% | $177.0367 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.62 | 5.168% | $42.7192 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.28 | 5.183% | $58.1452 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.00 | $943.6313 | $943.64 | $943.65 | $943.50 | |