| 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 | $203.33 | 5.588% | $214.6921 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 7.436% | $84.6596 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.92 | 10.721% | $153.8136 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.52 | 13.318% | $167.1667 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 10.687% | $277.1935 | $277.19 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 12.224% | $159.3469 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.50 | 7.288% | $132.5007 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.49 | $1,189.3731 | $1,189.37 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.40 | |