| 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 | $200.96 | 5.393% | $211.7978 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 12.544% | $6.5501 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.88 | 4.463% | $30.1689 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.41 | 13.222% | $179.355 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.49 | 13.233% | $238.3441 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.36 | 7.790% | $258.0061 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.77 | 12.812% | $12.1499 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.69 | $936.3719 | $936.38 | $936.35 | $936.40 | |