| 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 | $200.48 | 6.279% | $213.0681 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.76 | 11.242% | $274.5008 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.78 | 8.596% | $185.4602 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.72 | 12.498% | $72.8087 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.80 | 3.269% | $30.7742 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.35 | 3.175% | $122.1076 | $122.11 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.65 | 3.630% | $21.3996 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.54 | $920.1192 | $920.12 | $920.05 | $920.20 | |