| 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 | $202.90 | 5.600% | $214.2624 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.69 | 7.469% | $121.1068 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.29 | 11.138% | $188.1455 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.84 | 5.352% | $119.9327 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.61 | 3.235% | $216.3909 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.79 | 12.732% | $95.5855 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.74 | 10.215% | $224.552 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.86 | $1,179.9758 | $1,179.98 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | |