| 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 | $200.85 | 5.258% | $211.4107 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.40 | 4.725% | $63.2539 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.40 | 13.138% | $264.0641 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.40 | 11.148% | $178.2814 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.33 | 11.634% | $7.0664 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.37 | 5.167% | $227.5498 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.38 | 11.706% | $14.9463 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.13 | $966.5726 | $966.57 | $966.55 | $966.60 | |