| 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 | $201.88 | 5.728% | $213.4437 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.83 | 12.625% | $83.151 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.50 | 11.348% | $119.6991 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.79 | 6.770% | $48.89 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.56 | 7.679% | $214.8842 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.34 | 4.667% | $72.5761 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.73 | 6.423% | $130.6129 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.63 | $883.2570 | $883.25 | $883.30 | $883.30 | |