| 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 | $200.65 | 5.458% | $211.6015 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.60 | 11.713% | $119.0861 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.99 | 9.402% | $165.1861 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.44 | 5.259% | $86.7755 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.47 | 12.431% | $246.7523 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.25 | 3.483% | $12.6767 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.65 | 10.255% | $276.3542 | $276.35 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.05 | $1,118.4324 | $1,118.44 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.60 | |