| 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 | $202.94 | 4.477% | $212.0256 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 6.768% | $6.2566 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.93 | 12.793% | $204.0764 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.89 | 9.780% | $150.2778 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 12.676% | $262.2872 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.98 | 10.208% | $30.8362 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.82 | 5.650% | $31.5048 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.20 | $897.2646 | $897.28 | $897.35 | $897.30 | |