| 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 | $204.93 | 3.723% | $212.5595 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 7.625% | $185.6208 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.72 | 9.804% | $96.3201 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.41 | 8.666% | $40.652 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.62 | 13.264% | $60.7322 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.42 | 12.602% | $212.1647 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.58 | 11.242% | $187.5318 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.15 | $995.5811 | $995.57 | $995.55 | $995.60 | |