| 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 | $200.51 | 5.348% | $211.2333 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.76 | 3.276% | $205.2714 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.45 | 13.868% | $220.2776 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.45 | 12.517% | $163.656 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.47 | 4.817% | $29.8414 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.89 | 12.397% | $264.0093 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.49 | 12.215% | $15.1378 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.02 | $1,109.4268 | $1,109.43 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.40 | |