| 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 | $212.94 | 6.769% | $227.3539 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.45 | 6.691% | $233.0665 | $233.07 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.80 | 6.280% | $209.159 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.30 | 5.743% | $30.9827 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.43 | 13.783% | $116.5479 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.48 | 12.690% | $6.1754 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.67 | 5.829% | $258.9318 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.07 | $1,082.2172 | $1,082.22 | $1,082.25 | $1,082.30 | |