| 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 | $201.78 | 5.485% | $212.8476 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.26 | 13.415% | $184.0272 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.44 | 12.343% | $218.4397 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.48 | 9.835% | $196.0335 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.65 | 4.352% | $192.686 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.50 | 11.173% | $211.7846 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 5.426% | $186.1823 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.71 | $1,402.0009 | $1,402.00 | $1,402.10 | $1,401.90 | |