| 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 | $200.34 | 5.417% | $211.1924 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.49 | 5.137% | $85.6761 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.65 | 3.466% | $116.5544 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.62 | 8.186% | $218.1246 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.89 | 7.548% | $230.0344 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.54 | 3.648% | $180.9072 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 5.808% | $146.3854 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.88 | $1,188.8745 | $1,188.87 | $1,188.90 | $1,188.90 | |