| 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 | $200.75 | 6.350% | $213.4976 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.56 | 13.678% | $209.8041 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.96 | 10.514% | $233.1403 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.58 | 11.582% | $6.2263 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.79 | 7.672% | $114.9829 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.84 | 12.572% | $237.3468 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.39 | 7.802% | $18.7468 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.87 | $1,033.7448 | $1,033.75 | $1,033.80 | $1,033.60 | |