| 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 | $201.48 | 5.440% | $212.4405 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.44 | 9.483% | $115.4389 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.47 | 10.435% | $156.2324 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.25 | 10.719% | $52.3147 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.82 | 5.770% | $78.0794 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.92 | 3.746% | $216.7461 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.46 | 8.588% | $255.6813 | $255.68 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.84 | $1,086.9333 | $1,086.93 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.80 | |