| 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 | $199.94 | 5.819% | $211.5745 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.30 | 5.743% | $195.9418 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.58 | 11.404% | $278.0421 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 4.646% | $192.0254 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.80 | 12.784% | $25.7148 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.81 | 6.418% | $62.5844 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.90 | 9.178% | $77.4072 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.83 | $1,043.2902 | $1,043.28 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.20 | |