| 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 | $201.45 | 5.711% | $212.9548 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.65 | 6.752% | $134.1339 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.63 | 3.735% | $186.3392 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 8.815% | $113.592 | $113.59 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.56 | 4.642% | $173.2453 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.25 | 10.569% | $131.8535 | $131.85 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.37 | 12.565% | $271.6981 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.30 | $1,223.8168 | $1,223.81 | $1,223.85 | $1,223.80 | |