| 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 | $203.76 | 4.323% | $212.5685 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.45 | 8.493% | $61.2443 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.74 | 12.246% | $97.3622 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.81 | 8.546% | $11.7338 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.70 | 8.760% | $15.9877 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.52 | 13.581% | $11.9487 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.34 | 10.763% | $111.1396 | $111.14 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.32 | $521.9848 | $521.98 | $522.00 | $521.90 | |