| 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 | $201.75 | 5.105% | $212.0493 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.80 | 8.381% | $25.7947 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.58 | 10.797% | $89.2802 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.38 | 9.660% | $43.1841 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.28 | 12.521% | $29.5705 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.55 | 10.602% | $113.4224 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 7.126% | $174.3476 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.09 | $687.6488 | $687.64 | $687.65 | $687.60 | |