| 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 | $201.69 | 5.385% | $212.551 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.88 | 3.523% | $129.2795 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.28 | 11.349% | $139.498 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.88 | 6.510% | $50.997 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.93 | 13.588% | $7.8716 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.45 | 8.710% | $62.4539 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.99 | 3.155% | $86.6399 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.10 | $689.2909 | $689.29 | $689.30 | $689.40 | |