| 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 | $201.33 | 5.480% | $212.3629 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.82 | 7.372% | $142.6115 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.55 | 3.686% | $162.3204 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.38 | 4.214% | $23.3231 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 3.246% | $5.9573 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.35 | 7.536% | $139.0978 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 8.751% | $167.955 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.64 | $853.6280 | $853.63 | $853.55 | $853.70 | |