| 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 | $201.40 | 6.775% | $215.0449 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.33 | 3.446% | $222.7503 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.27 | 9.801% | $167.194 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 9.450% | $272.1803 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.82 | 13.116% | $281.4552 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.90 | 13.235% | $138.0335 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.88 | 3.465% | $62.9895 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.28 | $1,359.6477 | $1,359.64 | $1,359.70 | $1,359.70 | |