| 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 | $200.78 | 5.710% | $212.2445 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 9.567% | $188.7949 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.76 | 5.800% | $178.5481 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.47 | 9.384% | $35.517 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.30 | 3.194% | $125.1743 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.90 | 4.174% | $247.8299 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.33 | 4.862% | $212.1673 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.85 | $1,200.2760 | $1,200.27 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.20 | |