| 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 | $198.76 | 6.729% | $212.1346 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.70 | 13.754% | $187.3528 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.39 | 13.295% | $139.7947 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.41 | 8.854% | $258.4303 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.71 | 11.162% | $264.2432 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.63 | 7.156% | $85.3283 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.99 | 9.470% | $22.9778 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.59 | $1,170.2617 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.35 | $1,170.20 | |