| 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 | $201.54 | 5.386% | $212.3949 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 13.804% | $6.6917 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.44 | 8.102% | $174.5199 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.46 | 10.778% | $76.9464 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.65 | 10.618% | $240.7601 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.33 | 12.310% | $146.3736 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 6.648% | $254.6114 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.04 | $1,112.2980 | $1,112.29 | $1,112.25 | $1,112.30 | |