| 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 | $214.72 | 6.197% | $228.0262 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.77 | 12.536% | $95.3968 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.49 | 9.176% | $170.8495 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.28 | 3.590% | $246.8343 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.38 | 6.385% | $191.8973 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 12.166% | $173.3526 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.27 | 6.587% | $175.0905 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.46 | $1,281.4472 | $1,281.45 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.40 | |