| 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 | $201.38 | 5.568% | $212.5928 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 7.612% | $209.1762 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.69 | 13.701% | $202.0353 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.68 | 9.392% | $44.5007 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.47 | 12.683% | $60.2516 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.83 | 10.485% | $157.8057 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.31 | 6.585% | $115.4422 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.74 | $1,001.8045 | $1,001.81 | $1,001.85 | $1,001.80 | |