| 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 | $202.84 | 5.218% | $213.4242 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.85 | 3.296% | $141.3606 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.70 | 13.842% | $182.9441 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.94 | 5.604% | $78.0836 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.49 | 3.771% | $97.0155 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.34 | 6.267% | $212.8953 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.61 | 7.798% | $154.8087 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.77 | $1,080.5320 | $1,080.53 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 | |