| 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 | $201.56 | 5.287% | $212.2165 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.74 | 11.729% | $266.7418 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.80 | 12.224% | $260.1352 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 7.474% | $173.3878 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.65 | 7.415% | $99.52 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.54 | 13.657% | $200.6501 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.83 | 6.633% | $176.8295 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.45 | $1,389.4809 | $1,389.49 | $1,389.50 | $1,389.40 | |