| 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 | 6.375% | $213.5159 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.45 | 11.786% | $256.493 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.46 | 12.758% | $49.0046 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.98 | 12.337% | $56.146 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.27 | 9.735% | $33.2168 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.96 | 13.622% | $11.3168 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.73 | 7.280% | $81.2431 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.57 | $700.9362 | $700.94 | $700.90 | $700.80 | |