| 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 | $202.81 | 4.615% | $212.1697 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.91 | 13.736% | $263.7652 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.71 | 10.263% | $184.9221 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.51 | 10.389% | $39.1991 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.28 | 5.513% | $225.0381 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.36 | 7.837% | $224.6892 | $224.69 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.31 | 7.640% | $189.7801 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.89 | $1,339.5635 | $1,339.57 | $1,339.55 | $1,339.60 | |