| 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 | $200.65 | 5.199% | $211.0818 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.63 | 6.657% | $234.2508 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 3.118% | $204.153 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.94 | 10.820% | $206.0587 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.88 | 6.587% | $55.2973 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.86 | 6.539% | $111.7168 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.27 | 11.164% | $118.134 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.21 | $1,140.6924 | $1,140.69 | $1,140.70 | $1,140.80 | |