| 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 | $205.60 | 3.799% | $213.4107 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.41 | 5.809% | $252.2592 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.74 | 5.773% | $47.3228 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.59 | 13.696% | $178.0366 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.71 | 13.685% | $15.5862 | $15.59 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.46 | 10.418% | $233.4899 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.68 | 11.456% | $31.9656 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.19 | $972.0710 | $972.08 | $972.05 | $972.10 | |