| 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 | $202.86 | 5.795% | $214.6157 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.25 | 10.527% | $109.698 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.39 | 4.694% | $205.6085 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 5.359% | $187.2229 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.97 | 8.338% | $217.7269 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 7.560% | $23.5341 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.82 | 13.596% | $37.2822 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.87 | $995.6883 | $995.69 | $995.70 | $995.60 | |