| 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 | $201.61 | 3.318% | $208.2994 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.31 | 12.150% | $226.8907 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.26 | 6.694% | $162.4523 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.51 | 11.552% | $13.9552 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.38 | 6.564% | $248.6991 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.47 | 10.369% | $121.9246 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.37 | 12.754% | $153.7626 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.91 | $1,135.9839 | $1,135.98 | $1,135.95 | $1,136.10 | |