| 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 | $201.46 | 5.259% | $212.0548 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.80 | 13.344% | $164.1221 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 4.234% | $158.9464 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.48 | 11.337% | $35.0489 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.44 | 6.113% | $242.4045 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 9.125% | $252.8972 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.29 | 12.298% | $25.0312 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.71 | $1,090.5051 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.40 | |