| 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 | $199.96 | 5.775% | $211.5077 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.67 | 4.851% | $165.3186 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.60 | 10.529% | $212.8789 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.88 | 9.148% | $17.3327 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.48 | 8.200% | $234.2314 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.68 | 7.507% | $157.6913 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.93 | 3.497% | $86.865 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.20 | $1,085.8256 | $1,085.83 | $1,085.85 | $1,085.80 | |