| 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 | $200.87 | 5.219% | $211.3534 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.27 | 4.227% | $125.3538 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.87 | 8.428% | $25.8818 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.97 | 7.791% | $159.4983 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.60 | 8.459% | $12.5812 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.68 | 12.678% | $182.1778 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.72 | 3.118% | $231.7268 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.98 | $948.5731 | $948.57 | $948.65 | $948.70 | |