| 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 | $204.61 | 4.221% | $213.2466 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.92 | 4.681% | $185.2016 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.85 | 9.790% | $36.066 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.88 | 3.350% | $112.5275 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.70 | 13.188% | $109.4528 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 6.500% | $80.7803 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.91 | 4.287% | $257.495 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.72 | $994.7698 | $994.78 | $994.80 | $994.80 | |