| 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 | $203.33 | 5.504% | $214.5213 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.96 | 9.726% | $87.7369 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.93 | 6.285% | $108.3363 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.26 | 6.225% | $124.5594 | $124.56 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.51 | 11.106% | $175.0031 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.66 | 5.861% | $244.179 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.59 | 13.818% | $124.7331 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.24 | $1,079.0691 | $1,079.07 | $1,079.10 | $1,079.00 | |