| 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 | $200.98 | 5.250% | $211.5315 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.74 | 7.155% | $171.1694 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.32 | 3.141% | $151.9473 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.28 | 8.715% | $137.2853 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.39 | 11.671% | $102.0561 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 10.757% | $200.0493 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.93 | 4.454% | $96.0246 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.26 | $1,070.0635 | $1,070.07 | $1,070.05 | $1,070.00 | |