| 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 | $200.85 | 5.550% | $211.9972 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.70 | 4.431% | $122.9153 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.54 | 13.330% | $180.8067 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.49 | 6.447% | $19.6821 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.74 | 13.509% | $140.456 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.70 | 4.525% | $200.3744 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.59 | 5.850% | $196.447 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.61 | $1,072.6787 | $1,072.69 | $1,072.65 | $1,072.70 | |