| 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 | $200.36 | 5.415% | $211.2095 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 6.192% | $41.7547 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.48 | 6.611% | $227.5932 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.68 | 13.124% | $170.4552 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.91 | 11.121% | $241.0326 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.64 | 6.692% | $75.3672 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.86 | 8.302% | $189.3769 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.25 | $1,156.7893 | $1,156.79 | $1,156.80 | $1,156.90 | |