| 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 | $202.55 | 5.578% | $213.8482 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.68 | 5.227% | $41.7541 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.68 | 10.617% | $245.2158 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.27 | 8.267% | $270.9598 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.90 | 3.116% | $171.0694 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.87 | 5.759% | $90.8153 | $90.82 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.98 | 3.130% | $178.3943 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.93 | $1,212.0569 | $1,212.06 | $1,212.00 | $1,212.10 | |