| 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 | $200.25 | 5.870% | $212.0047 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.61 | 12.769% | $198.0336 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 7.414% | $170.6164 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.53 | 10.779% | $32.713 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 5.188% | $260.2877 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 9.148% | $268.9952 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.65 | 5.730% | $34.5208 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.78 | $1,177.1714 | $1,177.17 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.10 | |