| 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 | $203.48 | 5.170% | $213.9999 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.29 | 5.668% | $26.7234 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.57 | 6.283% | $88.8207 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.58 | 13.455% | $210.5498 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 10.864% | $261.5282 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 11.582% | $49.7209 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.28 | 4.344% | $132.809 | $132.81 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.66 | $984.1519 | $984.15 | $984.10 | $984.00 | |