| 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 | $210.60 | 6.300% | $223.8678 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.92 | 7.651% | $178.6145 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.45 | 8.455% | $207.6371 | $207.64 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.77 | 12.557% | $280.008 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.93 | 8.313% | $221.9658 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 5.254% | $172.385 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.80 | 10.365% | $139.9428 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.25 | $1,424.4210 | $1,424.43 | $1,424.40 | $1,424.40 | |