| 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 | $200.62 | 5.499% | $211.6521 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.98 | 7.219% | $263.7373 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.36 | 6.518% | $171.8774 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.30 | 3.182% | $194.2917 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.30 | 9.311% | $135.8736 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.89 | 9.364% | $21.7525 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.25 | 4.745% | $174.1386 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.70 | $1,173.3232 | $1,173.32 | $1,173.35 | $1,173.40 | |