| 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 | $201.74 | 4.697% | $211.2157 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 12.268% | $158.8592 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.55 | 5.789% | $194.1757 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.85 | 9.550% | $146.6327 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.58 | 9.424% | $211.823 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.47 | 10.217% | $95.3046 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.96 | 10.754% | $94.0966 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.65 | $1,112.1075 | $1,112.11 | $1,112.10 | $1,112.10 | |