| 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 | $203.50 | 4.825% | $213.3189 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.42 | 3.618% | $120.6321 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.63 | 5.481% | $195.8044 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.55 | 12.511% | $71.5007 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.35 | 12.517% | $87.0319 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.29 | 11.645% | $278.3198 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.89 | 10.562% | $208.8406 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.63 | $1,175.4484 | $1,175.44 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.30 | |