| 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 | $201.78 | 5.271% | $212.4158 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.72 | 10.141% | $237.5962 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.70 | 11.809% | $44.3882 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.80 | 13.179% | $219.3409 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.38 | 11.291% | $247.4889 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.28 | 13.137% | $27.4697 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.34 | 8.203% | $129.1295 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.00 | $1,117.8292 | $1,117.84 | $1,117.85 | $1,117.80 | |