| 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 | $211.76 | 5.326% | $223.0383 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.96 | 4.872% | $210.7508 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.92 | 12.376% | $260.6224 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.71 | 10.786% | $205.7407 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.94 | 5.593% | $263.9191 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.31 | 11.461% | $235.5282 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.92 | 10.789% | $200.4395 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,472.52 | $1,600.0390 | $1,600.04 | $1,600.05 | $1,599.90 | |