| 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 | $201.50 | 5.597% | $212.778 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.50 | 6.565% | $32.5023 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.53 | 10.820% | $60.4301 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.61 | 12.391% | $232.211 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.64 | 12.838% | $45.8574 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.68 | 12.374% | $124.3755 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.76 | 11.555% | $165.9492 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.22 | $874.1035 | $874.11 | $874.15 | $874.10 | |