| 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 | $201.72 | 6.322% | $214.4727 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.33 | 9.630% | $198.7921 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.81 | 5.851% | $159.6339 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.90 | 9.532% | $42.6079 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.60 | 9.120% | $219.9859 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.59 | 4.363% | $188.4691 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.51 | 6.133% | $110.9196 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.46 | $1,134.8812 | $1,134.88 | $1,134.85 | $1,134.90 | |