| 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 | $201.57 | 4.286% | $210.2093 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.68 | 5.503% | $145.2565 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.61 | 6.651% | $217.1521 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.80 | 8.445% | $257.8822 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.37 | 12.667% | $56.7504 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.67 | 12.537% | $54.7718 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.86 | 10.735% | $142.6931 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.56 | $1,084.7154 | $1,084.71 | $1,084.70 | $1,084.90 | |