| 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 | $200.81 | 6.645% | $214.1538 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 11.417% | $58.2711 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.62 | 13.265% | $109.4366 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.56 | 13.732% | $239.4741 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.66 | 9.380% | $266.5153 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.25 | 5.253% | $214.9793 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.32 | 4.597% | $11.8404 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.52 | $1,114.6706 | $1,114.67 | $1,114.65 | $1,114.70 | |