| 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 | $201.99 | 4.697% | $211.4775 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.88 | 7.782% | $156.1546 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.90 | 3.185% | $90.6996 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 11.644% | $166.3161 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 3.268% | $231.5785 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.68 | 11.805% | $131.5721 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.49 | 11.872% | $225.4109 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.16 | $1,213.2093 | $1,213.21 | $1,213.20 | $1,213.30 | |