| 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 | $201.66 | 5.494% | $212.7392 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.64 | 5.787% | $185.8043 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.51 | 6.765% | $169.2332 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.78 | 6.708% | $11.5031 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.48 | 12.377% | $14.0246 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.31 | 6.454% | $53.557 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.62 | 12.774% | $180.0099 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.00 | $826.8713 | $826.86 | $826.85 | $826.80 | |