| 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 | $201.36 | 5.300% | $212.0321 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.52 | 11.857% | $60.9844 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.85 | 6.757% | $194.1376 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.98 | 3.331% | $143.6094 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.33 | 6.507% | $228.2765 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.77 | 12.566% | $186.6007 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.44 | 8.557% | $156.7997 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.25 | $1,182.4404 | $1,182.44 | $1,182.50 | $1,182.40 | |