| 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 | $202.49 | 5.565% | $213.7586 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.33 | 7.303% | $221.3983 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.77 | 5.326% | $161.9598 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.80 | 4.576% | $93.9092 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.52 | 5.391% | $159.6884 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.78 | 6.380% | $7.2126 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.47 | 12.415% | $281.5659 | $281.57 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.16 | $1,139.4928 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.60 | |