| 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 | $200.98 | 5.675% | $212.3856 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.97 | 6.409% | $210.6579 | $210.66 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.47 | 5.790% | $187.7455 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.32 | 6.335% | $144.9559 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.26 | 9.535% | $150.3477 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 10.623% | $182.2735 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.36 | 13.809% | $223.4754 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.13 | $1,311.8415 | $1,311.86 | $1,311.85 | $1,311.90 | |