| 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 | $202.31 | 4.572% | $211.5596 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.76 | 13.682% | $235.0489 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.38 | 7.710% | $157.6659 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.34 | 9.235% | $82.2976 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.56 | 12.715% | $242.9685 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 5.827% | $56.8291 | $56.83 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.64 | 12.798% | $18.7696 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.69 | $1,005.1392 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.10 | $1,005.20 | |