| 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 | $200.29 | 6.514% | $213.3369 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.95 | 6.119% | $170.7985 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.92 | 11.522% | $123.7002 | $123.70 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.38 | 5.469% | $207.12 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.72 | 4.813% | $240.7764 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.74 | 6.145% | $121.7908 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 7.398% | $232.5059 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.49 | $1,310.0287 | $1,310.04 | $1,310.05 | $1,310.00 | |