| 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 | $205.30 | 5.234% | $216.0454 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.79 | 6.156% | $82.5788 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.58 | 3.194% | $147.134 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.31 | 10.547% | $57.8271 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.52 | 4.150% | $172.3891 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 8.206% | $129.3386 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.51 | 3.139% | $237.7457 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.54 | $1,043.0587 | $1,043.07 | $1,043.15 | $1,042.90 | |