| 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 | $201.81 | 5.354% | $212.6149 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 5.548% | $210.8216 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.77 | 5.616% | $181.4166 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.59 | 11.377% | $76.3935 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.41 | 9.746% | $142.0223 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.39 | 6.323% | $254.5266 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.72 | 10.528% | $159.9561 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.43 | $1,237.7516 | $1,237.75 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.70 | |