| 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 | $201.40 | 5.371% | $212.2172 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.54 | 13.598% | $165.3305 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.78 | 5.131% | $129.0798 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.97 | 3.188% | $93.8701 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.43 | 12.833% | $71.57 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.60 | 10.493% | $38.2306 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.84 | 4.295% | $177.1346 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.56 | $887.4328 | $887.43 | $887.45 | $887.40 | |