| 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 | $201.97 | 5.272% | $212.6179 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.81 | 5.685% | $124.5075 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.26 | 12.550% | $252.4046 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.47 | 7.664% | $140.4692 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.52 | 11.360% | $175.4143 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.66 | 9.392% | $103.5505 | $103.55 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.79 | 9.729% | $30.4937 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.48 | $1,039.4577 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.50 | |