| 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 | $201.73 | 5.170% | $212.1594 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.73 | 9.374% | $216.2652 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.96 | 11.676% | $56.9101 | $56.91 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.97 | 13.359% | $257.2909 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.84 | 8.830% | $62.9473 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.80 | 8.499% | $135.4068 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.39 | 6.689% | $60.1619 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.42 | $1,001.1416 | $1,001.15 | $1,001.10 | $1,001.20 | |