| 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 | $200.95 | 5.276% | $211.5521 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.63 | 6.589% | $121.1171 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 12.619% | $42.4348 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.87 | 5.475% | $196.0464 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.79 | 12.117% | $47.9749 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.37 | 12.672% | $151.3974 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.83 | 7.127% | $50.1676 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.12 | $820.6903 | $820.69 | $820.65 | $820.70 | |