| 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 | $200.94 | 6.645% | $214.2925 | $214.29 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.67 | 6.480% | $239.2286 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.67 | 4.707% | $194.4095 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 5.751% | $8.1111 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.61 | 8.522% | $204.6833 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.64 | 11.514% | $261.6564 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.45 | 8.757% | $48.3425 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.65 | $1,170.7239 | $1,170.72 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.70 | |