| 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 | $201.41 | 5.697% | $212.8843 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.41 | 5.165% | $189.7282 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.91 | 11.659% | $263.4147 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.26 | 7.103% | $154.5068 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.59 | 12.524% | $186.3285 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.85 | 3.263% | $109.3039 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.95 | 6.487% | $31.8929 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.38 | $1,148.0593 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.10 | $1,148.00 | |