| 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 | $200.35 | 5.564% | $211.4975 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.78 | 7.849% | $270.4637 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.92 | 7.364% | $214.6421 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.54 | 4.784% | $123.1631 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.62 | 12.290% | $153.4106 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.62 | 9.268% | $6.1409 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.25 | 11.692% | $5.8638 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.08 | $985.1817 | $985.17 | $985.15 | $985.20 | |