| 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 | $202.47 | 5.417% | $213.4378 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.65 | 7.697% | $189.1698 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.36 | 10.290% | $35.6898 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.29 | 12.163% | $78.8394 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.50 | 4.720% | $251.8516 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.99 | 7.492% | $185.9504 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.43 | 10.716% | $147.7284 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.69 | $1,102.6672 | $1,102.67 | $1,102.70 | $1,102.70 | |