| 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 | $201.62 | 6.395% | $214.5136 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.29 | 13.390% | $224.841 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.68 | 13.624% | $206.4321 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.45 | 10.453% | $119.7863 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.52 | 10.478% | $256.8834 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.48 | 5.683% | $146.3498 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.41 | 3.472% | $177.3614 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.45 | $1,346.1676 | $1,346.16 | $1,346.20 | $1,346.10 | |