| 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 | $202.42 | 5.391% | $213.3325 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.93 | 10.607% | $277.5461 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.51 | 9.381% | $174.4736 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.25 | 11.576% | $176.569 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.39 | 12.278% | $72.2958 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.30 | 3.686% | $15.864 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 4.728% | $206 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.50 | $1,136.0810 | $1,136.08 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.10 | |