| 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 | $202.62 | 4.375% | $211.4846 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.98 | 10.369% | $152.2871 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.53 | 10.740% | $265.2555 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.30 | 9.185% | $197.9524 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.28 | 6.617% | $82.3936 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.90 | 10.802% | $128.4195 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.84 | 10.197% | $92.3892 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.45 | $1,130.1819 | $1,130.18 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.30 | |