| 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 | $202.36 | 5.391% | $213.2692 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.96 | 7.801% | $173.5165 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.97 | 3.345% | $114.6819 | $114.68 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.79 | 8.133% | $118.7192 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.26 | 3.683% | $140.2416 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.39 | 8.608% | $43.8668 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.90 | 6.804% | $258.3589 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.63 | $1,062.6541 | $1,062.66 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.70 | |