| 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 | $200.33 | 5.106% | $210.5588 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.80 | 11.630% | $85.7318 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.90 | 3.857% | $146.3345 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.77 | 6.280% | $215.504 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.72 | 7.856% | $158.2463 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 10.358% | $175.7451 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.58 | 5.616% | $159.0366 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.35 | $1,151.1571 | $1,151.16 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.00 | |