| 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 | $200.94 | 5.811% | $212.6166 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.58 | 11.774% | $220.8431 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.99 | 4.736% | $85.873 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.55 | 13.316% | $251.0516 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.61 | 8.611% | $196.1623 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.89 | 6.376% | $234.9739 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.30 | 9.231% | $186.0204 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.86 | $1,387.5409 | $1,387.53 | $1,387.45 | $1,387.60 | |