| 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 | $201.95 | 6.785% | $215.6523 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.56 | 5.145% | $240.3194 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.83 | 8.396% | $252.3784 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.66 | 8.596% | $73.4761 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.35 | 6.314% | $149.2117 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.49 | 4.135% | $224.4005 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.32 | 8.685% | $130.7698 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.16 | $1,286.2082 | $1,286.21 | $1,286.20 | $1,286.30 | |