| 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 | $199.79 | 5.799% | $211.3758 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.66 | 11.711% | $153.7814 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.67 | 12.309% | $60.2762 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.61 | 6.456% | $32.5862 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 11.449% | $40.8015 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.89 | 8.742% | $238.0254 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.84 | 3.868% | $214.8406 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.07 | $951.6871 | $951.70 | $951.80 | $951.70 | |