| 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 | $200.29 | 5.124% | $210.5529 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.77 | 5.754% | $212.3223 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.53 | 4.546% | $216.9643 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.26 | 3.306% | $143.8639 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.86 | 5.645% | $194.2389 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.82 | 13.522% | $109.912 | $109.91 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.48 | 10.622% | $83.4975 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.01 | $1,171.3518 | $1,171.34 | $1,171.30 | $1,171.40 | |