| 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 | $204.53 | 4.539% | $213.8136 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.73 | 5.434% | $189.4965 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.43 | 5.572% | $172.5363 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.26 | 7.252% | $104.3133 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.82 | 12.403% | $133.5572 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.90 | 8.699% | $8.5872 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.83 | 7.847% | $187.4704 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.50 | $1,009.7745 | $1,009.78 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 | |