| 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 | $201.45 | 5.449% | $212.427 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.58 | 11.762% | $177.2322 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.94 | 7.674% | $215.2834 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 8.816% | $53.1022 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 11.221% | $44.8777 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.45 | 9.283% | $78.0827 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.64 | 12.594% | $51.3879 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.21 | $832.3931 | $832.39 | $832.50 | $832.40 | |