| 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 | $200.37 | 5.811% | $212.0135 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.75 | 7.334% | $198.2996 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.56 | 7.797% | $235.6011 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.95 | 12.450% | $228.2173 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.86 | 8.567% | $149.6705 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.70 | 6.206% | $87.8324 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.34 | 10.418% | $68.8346 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.53 | $1,180.4690 | $1,180.46 | $1,180.45 | $1,180.40 | |