| 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 | $200.75 | 5.802% | $212.3975 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.45 | 9.711% | $267.0914 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.46 | 11.665% | $50.7629 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.87 | 4.297% | $103.1184 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.80 | 8.296% | $89.6691 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.48 | 10.445% | $85.5728 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.59 | 13.430% | $157.2026 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.40 | $965.8147 | $965.81 | $965.75 | $965.90 | |