| 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 | $203.36 | 5.473% | $214.4899 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.72 | 5.321% | $181.9104 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.26 | 10.139% | $88.3976 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.93 | 12.120% | $208.4647 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.84 | 4.279% | $85.3419 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.96 | 12.296% | $204.3338 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.77 | 8.175% | $232.3274 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.84 | $1,215.2657 | $1,215.26 | $1,215.30 | $1,215.20 | |