| 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 | $201.81 | 5.675% | $213.2627 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.28 | 7.448% | $223.7927 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.41 | 13.472% | $116.2067 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.85 | 12.818% | $189.365 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.94 | 5.535% | $209.9513 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.44 | 5.430% | $40.5273 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.85 | 12.772% | $172.372 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.58 | $1,165.4777 | $1,165.48 | $1,165.45 | $1,165.60 | |