| 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 | $201.90 | 4.508% | $211.0017 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.91 | 7.347% | $224.2586 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.77 | 13.788% | $143.1112 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.51 | 9.709% | $24.6955 | $24.70 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.48 | 8.256% | $259.2515 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.62 | 10.426% | $159.6981 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.88 | 5.536% | $165.5649 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.07 | $1,187.5815 | $1,187.58 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.70 | |