| 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 | $201.57 | 5.425% | $212.5052 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.46 | 12.205% | $174.4339 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.53 | 11.183% | $136.2325 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.27 | 11.520% | $31.5267 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.35 | 6.756% | $116.7377 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.53 | 13.156% | $220.1224 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.47 | 11.745% | $63.1024 | $63.10 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.18 | $954.6608 | $954.66 | $954.70 | $954.50 | |