| 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 | $201.97 | 5.668% | $213.4177 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 4.481% | $181.0133 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.49 | 5.727% | $238.4038 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.50 | 8.811% | $196.4039 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.60 | 10.718% | $43.8443 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.52 | 9.330% | $95.6856 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.93 | 7.224% | $41.7423 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.26 | $1,010.5109 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.40 | |