| 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 | $203.63 | 4.787% | $213.3778 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 8.371% | $191.3723 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.44 | 12.254% | $181.2229 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.52 | 5.450% | $135.5243 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.94 | 12.621% | $78.7671 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.32 | 8.506% | $56.7703 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.59 | 5.791% | $230.1906 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.03 | $1,087.2253 | $1,087.22 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.30 | |