| 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 | $199.79 | 5.305% | $210.3889 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.75 | 5.745% | $102.3083 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 11.693% | $204.7109 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.64 | 12.534% | $153.7665 | $153.77 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.95 | 4.835% | $226.3912 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 8.420% | $46.3496 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.52 | 7.182% | $229.9268 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.68 | $1,173.8422 | $1,173.85 | $1,173.85 | $1,173.80 | |