| 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 | $202.80 | 4.155% | $211.2263 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.70 | 11.809% | $162.9057 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.66 | 12.755% | $274.7388 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 3.503% | $251.2018 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.55 | 3.733% | $126.0875 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.84 | 13.552% | $89.5244 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.99 | 11.369% | $63.4692 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.24 | $1,179.1537 | $1,179.16 | $1,179.15 | $1,179.10 | |