| 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 | $200.95 | 5.510% | $212.0223 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.41 | 9.389% | $256.4188 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.66 | 8.592% | $106.0509 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.49 | 10.847% | $72.5937 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.67 | 12.418% | $199.7331 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.83 | 13.372% | $176.6676 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.40 | 10.321% | $115.1751 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.41 | $1,138.6615 | $1,138.66 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.70 | |