| 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 | $203.35 | 5.358% | $214.2455 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.67 | 9.588% | $13.8848 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 13.201% | $186.2496 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.89 | 13.500% | $182.6102 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 11.416% | $158.8792 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.89 | 7.870% | $170.3159 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.58 | 6.581% | $125.3179 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.51 | $1,051.5031 | $1,051.51 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.40 | |