| 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 | $201.65 | 5.238% | $212.2124 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.25 | 9.696% | $64.9949 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.35 | 12.871% | $158.4144 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.62 | 8.615% | $246.1433 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.28 | 7.133% | $185.6401 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.88 | 13.420% | $88.3315 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.62 | 4.480% | $128.1134 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.65 | $1,083.8500 | $1,083.83 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.70 | |