| 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 | $201.63 | 5.400% | $212.518 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 9.417% | $8.4908 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.31 | 11.722% | $122.1233 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.73 | 5.725% | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.59 | 13.194% | $104.8063 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.46 | 8.543% | $194.7913 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.26 | 4.225% | $238.9462 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.74 | $1,090.7259 | $1,090.73 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.70 | |