| 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 | $201.79 | 5.691% | $213.2739 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 10.220% | $205.7697 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.88 | 10.825% | $231.4913 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 3.102% | $179.9233 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.75 | 11.224% | $171.0069 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.82 | 5.811% | $106.6787 | $106.68 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.39 | 6.864% | $130.7908 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.83 | $1,238.9346 | $1,238.93 | $1,238.90 | $1,239.00 | |