| 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 | $200.72 | 5.361% | $211.4806 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.35 | 6.785% | $149.8727 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.79 | 5.549% | $261.5399 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.75 | 12.150% | $84.9536 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.78 | 8.652% | $102.9804 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.28 | 13.350% | $275.7579 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.30 | 12.632% | $204.2018 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.97 | $1,290.7869 | $1,290.78 | $1,290.80 | $1,290.90 | |