| 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 | $204.73 | 3.645% | $212.1924 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.92 | 12.821% | $109.3461 | $109.35 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.49 | 4.568% | $135.4051 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.43 | 4.608% | $188.7442 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.99 | 9.318% | $53.5549 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.71 | 6.513% | $267.0387 | $267.04 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 10.337% | $132.0403 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.94 | $1,098.3217 | $1,098.32 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.20 | |