| 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 | $214.72 | 6.771% | $229.2587 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 4.276% | $172.6706 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.96 | 12.626% | $183.5353 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.96 | 13.146% | $283.9512 | $283.95 | $283.95 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 10.195% | $256.5119 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.29 | 10.142% | $204.0821 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.48 | 8.717% | $71.1879 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.78 | $1,401.1977 | $1,401.20 | $1,401.20 | $1,401.30 | |