| 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 | $202.45 | 5.807% | $214.2063 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.52 | 6.385% | $164.3861 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.41 | 10.803% | $240.8968 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.46 | 11.162% | $52.7575 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.62 | 6.762% | $185.3602 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.79 | 7.166% | $201.247 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.71 | 7.566% | $242.7872 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.96 | $1,301.6411 | $1,301.66 | $1,301.65 | $1,301.70 | |