| 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 | $201.77 | 5.251% | $212.3649 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.68 | 8.486% | $185.1639 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.77 | 5.499% | $87.3215 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.69 | 7.543% | $126.5674 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.64 | 9.327% | $22.5651 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.65 | 8.844% | $25.7416 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.28 | 12.570% | $263.729 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.48 | $923.4534 | $923.45 | $923.40 | $923.50 | |