| 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 | $201.72 | 5.304% | $212.4192 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.85 | 9.523% | $152.0727 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.84 | 9.665% | $75.4934 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.85 | 3.785% | $180.4302 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.53 | 6.679% | $177.6525 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.81 | 12.658% | $140.6084 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.31 | 12.634% | $231.2489 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.91 | $1,169.9253 | $1,169.92 | $1,169.90 | $1,169.90 | |