| 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 | $200.37 | 7.493% | $215.3837 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.82 | 6.521% | $203.2634 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.73 | 3.244% | $221.6958 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.43 | 4.444% | $251.1147 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.35 | 13.677% | $54.9628 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.63 | 4.481% | $251.4126 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.94 | 4.846% | $103.7346 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.27 | $1,301.5676 | $1,301.55 | $1,301.55 | $1,301.60 | |