| 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 | $200.46 | 5.370% | $211.2247 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.31 | 8.443% | $51.3044 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.60 | 13.621% | $197.2461 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.74 | 8.845% | $128.1541 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.92 | 9.645% | $96.3999 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.70 | 12.491% | $207.7709 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.64 | 10.785% | $170.2101 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.37 | $1,062.3102 | $1,062.30 | $1,062.25 | $1,062.30 | |