| 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 | $201.59 | 4.848% | $211.3631 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.52 | 9.803% | $188.3341 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.38 | 3.856% | $187.3355 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 10.407% | $238.7772 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.68 | 11.359% | $253.5422 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.91 | 9.305% | $92.8109 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.79 | 11.177% | $241.0206 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.14 | $1,413.1836 | $1,413.18 | $1,413.20 | $1,413.10 | |