| 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 | $205.43 | 3.465% | $212.5481 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.94 | 10.689% | $272.2285 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.85 | 6.583% | $150.1222 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.95 | 11.606% | $62.4436 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.45 | 5.206% | $156.1783 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.85 | 6.378% | $217.9153 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.37 | 7.870% | $10.1074 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.84 | $1,081.5434 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.40 | |