| 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 | $200.73 | 5.245% | $211.2583 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.71 | 8.585% | $224.4561 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.66 | 13.711% | $281.6167 | $281.62 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.96 | 11.553% | $185.1334 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.77 | 11.739% | $148.3559 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.43 | 8.531% | $114.4242 | $114.42 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.37 | 11.190% | $126.0561 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.63 | $1,291.3007 | $1,291.31 | $1,291.25 | $1,291.40 | |