| 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 | $200.72 | 5.251% | $211.2598 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.86 | 12.174% | $141.1822 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.45 | 6.779% | $236.4621 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 12.617% | $263.0958 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.78 | 9.398% | $117.9092 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.47 | 7.760% | $55.4641 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.82 | 12.162% | $44.6629 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.72 | $1,070.0361 | $1,070.03 | $1,070.00 | $1,070.20 | |