| 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 | $204.32 | 5.869% | $216.3115 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.89 | 3.382% | $218.0223 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.59 | 12.110% | $221.5181 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.25 | 12.741% | $163.7563 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.63 | 3.737% | $73.2694 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 7.555% | $85.6783 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.37 | 6.171% | $5.7014 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.71 | $984.2573 | $984.26 | $984.20 | $984.30 | |