| 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 | $201.87 | 5.851% | $213.6814 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.82 | 12.756% | $43.7719 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.44 | 5.127% | $164.4607 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.54 | 8.683% | $267.9471 | $267.95 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.68 | 11.766% | $62.2313 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.99 | 10.808% | $124.0939 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.26 | 13.612% | $171.8495 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.60 | $1,048.0358 | $1,048.03 | $1,048.05 | $1,048.00 | |