| 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 | $201.50 | 5.708% | $213.0016 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.32 | 4.109% | $218.962 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.50 | 6.697% | $18.672 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.68 | 10.813% | $73.8901 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.59 | 13.329% | $161.5958 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.57 | 8.578% | $138.513 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 4.285% | $187.1603 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.63 | $1,011.7948 | $1,011.79 | $1,011.75 | $1,011.90 | |