| 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 | $202.91 | 5.525% | $214.1208 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.40 | 3.575% | $146.4551 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.34 | 13.763% | $229.0504 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.42 | 6.518% | $81.4011 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.68 | 11.316% | $129.8835 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.92 | 10.156% | $168.4506 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.28 | 3.254% | $117.9987 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.95 | $1,087.3602 | $1,087.36 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.50 | |