| 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 | $201.47 | 5.150% | $211.8457 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.68 | 11.643% | $246.3738 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.76 | 12.403% | $221.1641 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.75 | 8.235% | $269.2346 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.77 | 5.455% | $161.1036 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.45 | 4.292% | $30.714 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.82 | 3.207% | $32.8405 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.70 | $1,173.2763 | $1,173.26 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.20 | |