| 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 | $202.96 | 5.207% | $213.5281 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.85 | 11.527% | $159.3163 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.72 | 6.130% | $40.0322 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 4.665% | $228.9756 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.67 | 9.359% | $65.2545 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.31 | 10.467% | $77.6693 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.54 | 13.331% | $36.8779 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.82 | $821.6539 | $821.66 | $821.70 | $821.70 | |