| 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 | $205.48 | 5.125% | $216.0109 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.67 | 7.346% | $201.4562 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.54 | 8.862% | $157.3491 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.44 | 13.167% | $92.1632 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.40 | 5.835% | $220.5601 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.88 | 8.851% | $205.5978 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.65 | 13.742% | $32.5871 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.06 | $1,125.7244 | $1,125.73 | $1,125.70 | $1,125.80 | |