| 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 | $200.84 | 6.214% | $213.3202 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.91 | 8.532% | $195.2599 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.55 | 13.424% | $173.0283 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 12.416% | $270.5179 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.95 | 11.275% | $8.8464 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.52 | 3.118% | $185.1174 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.93 | 7.457% | $27.8636 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.34 | $1,073.9537 | $1,073.96 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.90 | |