| 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 | $200.71 | 5.105% | $210.9562 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.75 | 13.249% | $92.5811 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.75 | 13.342% | $12.1843 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.77 | 9.862% | $145.8638 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.94 | 10.320% | $265.805 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.69 | 10.284% | $190.4494 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.79 | 10.507% | $266.0898 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.40 | $1,183.9296 | $1,183.93 | $1,183.95 | $1,184.00 | |