| 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 | $204.70 | 6.571% | $218.1508 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.93 | 7.124% | $265.5925 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.68 | 6.811% | $256.0046 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.50 | 8.524% | $11.395 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.94 | 12.647% | $212.8352 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.66 | 10.224% | $217.8688 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.57 | 8.586% | $204.7606 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.98 | $1,386.6075 | $1,386.61 | $1,386.60 | $1,386.70 | |