| 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 | $206.39 | 5.731% | $218.2182 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.41 | 12.579% | $162.5753 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.88 | 4.804% | $50.1802 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.53 | 12.312% | $205.0031 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.45 | 11.415% | $135.3135 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.90 | 13.774% | $51.0845 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.37 | 5.713% | $249.8738 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.93 | $1,072.2486 | $1,072.24 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.30 | |