| 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 | $201.25 | 5.453% | $212.2242 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.25 | 7.724% | $260.9614 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.57 | 8.664% | $245.1134 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.81 | 13.162% | $212.5296 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 7.200% | $96.3085 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.69 | 10.158% | $21.6901 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.78 | 10.325% | $132.1473 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.19 | $1,180.9745 | $1,180.97 | $1,180.95 | $1,180.90 | |