| 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 | $204.75 | 3.548% | $212.0145 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.75 | 12.763% | $213.9678 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.32 | 10.139% | $247.0638 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.72 | 12.301% | $21.0227 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 4.715% | $136.9777 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 9.162% | $39.5931 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 9.641% | $261.2964 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.94 | $1,131.9360 | $1,131.93 | $1,131.90 | $1,132.00 | |