| 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 | $198.47 | 6.436% | $211.2435 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.68 | 10.746% | $80.4902 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.39 | 6.618% | $118.7618 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.45 | 11.710% | $256.3186 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.62 | 13.694% | $168.972 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.53 | 4.865% | $148.4154 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.97 | 10.408% | $73.9402 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.11 | $1,058.1417 | $1,058.14 | $1,058.10 | $1,058.10 | |