| 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 | $200.58 | 5.707% | $212.0271 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 7.682% | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.27 | 12.363% | $260.9855 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 11.420% | $80.8129 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.26 | 9.237% | $248.252 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.65 | 8.675% | $226.7504 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.62 | 4.321% | $110.1838 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.20 | $1,146.8617 | $1,146.86 | $1,146.90 | $1,147.00 | |