| 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 | $200.46 | 7.195% | $214.8831 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.32 | 4.232% | $171.274 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.93 | 7.270% | $143.6667 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.40 | 13.253% | $162.4048 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 6.701% | $9.0056 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.35 | 10.844% | $103.4729 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.85 | 9.821% | $250.2271 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.75 | $1,054.9342 | $1,054.93 | $1,054.90 | $1,055.00 | |