| 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 | $200.71 | 5.754% | $212.2589 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.28 | 9.375% | $137.025 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.95 | 7.762% | $159.4339 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.51 | 4.786% | $262.4994 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.79 | 4.545% | $106.4164 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.87 | 12.364% | $162.7817 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.56 | 4.291% | $125.7332 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.67 | $1,166.1485 | $1,166.15 | $1,166.20 | $1,166.10 | |