| 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 | $199.45 | 6.570% | $212.5539 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.97 | 13.734% | $77.305 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.52 | 9.673% | $187.0144 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.28 | 10.115% | $239.2579 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.53 | 8.568% | $27.7174 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.93 | 12.260% | $171.6792 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.33 | 6.844% | $256.7782 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.01 | $1,172.3060 | $1,172.31 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.40 | |